Factsheet 41 - Biological agents

Keywords:

Cleaning workers
Dangerous substances
Mainstreaming OSH into education
HORECA
Women and OSH

The theme for the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2003 is the prevention of risks from dangerous substances. The Agency is producing a series of factsheets focusing on the communication of occupational safety and health-related information on dangerous substances including biological agents. Biological agents are found in many sectors. As they are rarely visible, the risks they pose are not always appreciated. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi (yeasts and moulds) and parasites.