Hazards
Infectious Diseases
Many workers are at risk of contracting an infectious disease through their work. Health and safety reps have the right to be involved in the process to identify, assess and control the risk to workers of infectious diseases in the workplace.
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General information on Infectious Diseases
General information covering a wide variety of infectious diseases in the workplace. [read more] -
Needlestick Injuries
Many workers face the daily risk of injury from needlestick injuries - read more.
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Air Conditioning & Legionnaires Disease
Are air-conditioning systems an OHS issue? [read more] -
Legionnaires disease
What is 'legionnaires' or 'legionella'? What reps and workers you should know about it. [read more] -
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is spread when the hepatitis A virus is taken in through the mouth. Who is at risk and what role do reps have in identifying the risk and ensuring controls are put in place? [read more] -
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is usually transmitted by contact with infected human blood. [read more] -
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is transmitted when blood infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the bloodstream of another person. [read more] -
HIV/Aids
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a very serious condition caused by a virus which attacks and weakens the body’s natural defence system against infection and disease. [read more] -
Tuberculosis
Workers in a number of occupations are at risk of contracting the infectious disease tuberculosis. OHS reps need to ensure that employers minimise the risks to their members. [read more] -
Staphylococcus - the 'superbug'
Staphylococcus is potentially a huge issue - and hazard - for healthcare workers. Read more.
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Anthrax
Anthrax is a very serious disease - read this Meatworkers Union Newsletter on what it is and how it's spread. [read more]
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Infectious Diseases - More information
Publications, useful materials and links to websites for more information on infectious diseases and pathogens.
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