Safety
Biological hazard
A microorganism, body fluid, waste, animal material, or toxin capable of causing harm.
Hazards
- A microorganism, body fluid, waste, animal material, or toxin capable of causing harm.
Controls
- Identify exposure routes, use controls and PPE, disinfect, dispose correctly, and report incidents.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Identify exposure routes, use controls and PPE, disinfect, dispose correctly, and report incidents.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund