Infections at work

This guidance covers ill health caused by exposure to micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses (commonly known as pathogens, bugs and germs) during work activities

• Prevent infections at work

  How people may be harmed by micro-organisms

• About the law

  About The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

• HSE and infection at work

  Who we are and what we do

• Specific infections

  Legionella, anthrax, influenza and more

• Blood-borne viruses

  HIV and hepatitis viruses

• Handling the deceased

  Where there is suspected or confirmed COVID

Occupations

• List of occupations

  Where you may be exposed to micro-organisms at work

• Laboratories

  Regulations, control measures and notifying HSE

• Healthcare

  Regulations and further guidance

Resources

• Approved list of biological agents

  The classifications of agents approved by HSE

• Managing infection risks when handling the deceased

  Guidance for the mortuary, post-mortem room, funeral premises and during exhumation