Resources
This page contains links to sources of HSE information and guidance on biological hazards at work.
General occupational guidance
- Managing infection risks when handling the deceased[42]
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 ACOP[43]
- Infection risks to new and expectant mothers[44]
- Blood-borne viruses in the workplace[45]
- BSE - Occupational guidance (WEB22) (PDF) [46]
Laboratories
- Management and operation of microbiological containment laboratories (PDF) [47]
- Blood-borne viruses in the workplace[48]
- Approved List of biological agents (PDF) [49]
- Working safely with research animals: management of infection risks[50]
- Working safely with simians: management of infectious risks (PDF) [51]
- Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities[52]
- Guidance on the use, testing and maintenance of laboratory and animal flexible film isolators (PDF) [53]
- The large scale contained use of biological agents[54]
- Sealability of Microbiological Containment Level 3 and 4 Facilities (PDF) [55]
- The principles, design and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities (PDF) [56]
Healthcare
- Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities[57]
- Managing infection risks when handling the deceased[58]
Other
Useful links[59]