Human Resources

Biological safety

Microbiological hazards in non laboratory situations

Microbiological hazards can be encountered in many work place situations and in order to ensure the safety of staff, the Health and Safety Office have produced the Technical Guidance Note - BH02: Dealing with biological hazards from blood, tissues and secretions in non laboratory situations (.pdf). This also covers "needlestick injuries" resulting from "Sharps".

Please contact the Health and Safety Office for further information.