Staying informed about workplace health and safety is crucial for employers and employees alike. The HSE has published extensively improved guidance on managing infection risks and biological hazards in the workplace.
The refreshed guidance will help employers identify biological hazards and manage infection risks at work, with practical advice on risk assessment and applying the law.
The new HSE website makes it easier to find relevant information based on workplace type and potential risks and includes:
- an introduction to biological hazards at work
- an overview of the law on infections at work
- how to prevent incidental exposures to biological agents and infections
- guidance on safe deliberate work with biological agents
- information for workers on how they should be protected from infection at work
- guidance on pandemic preparedness and response
For further information and to access the updated guidance, please visit the official HSE website.
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