E-fact 40 - Risk assessment and needlestick injuries

Keywords:

Accident prevention
Health and social care
Risk assessment
Women and OSH

The health of workers, particularly those in the health and welfare sectors, is at risk from exposure to blood-borne pathogens at work, often through an injury sustained by a worker. This e-fact gives information on the hazards and risks relating to needlestick injuries and on the assessment of such risks.

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E-fact 40 - Risk assessment and needlestick injuries

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