| Title |
Blood-borne viruses in the workplace |
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| SubTitle |
Guidance for employers and employees. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
INDG |
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| Series Number |
342 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
8 pages |
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| Stock Code |
INDG342 |
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| ISBN |
071762062X |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
10 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. (IND G342)(IND G 342)(10 copies per pack) |
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| Abstract |
This leaflet is aimed at employers, employees and safety representatives in areas of work where exposure to blood or other body fluids may occur. It explains what blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are; the type of work where exposure to BBVs may occur; how BBVs are spread; the legal duties of employers and employees; what action to take after infection with a BBV and special considerations for first-aiders. It provides a detailed further reading list. Contents: Is this guidance useful to me?; What are blood-borne viruses (BBVs)?; Types of work where there may be contact with blood/body fluids; How can BBVs spread in the workplace?; What do I have to do as an employer?; What do I have to do as an employee?; Action after possible infection with a BBV; Special considerations for first aiders; Further reading. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Hepatitis; Human immunodeficiency virus; HIV; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS; Exposure; Infection; Legal duties; Contamination; Control of substances hazardous to health regulations; COSHH; Risk assessment; Biological agents; Immunisation |
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