Information BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS What? Biological agents, i.e. microorganisms, cell cultures and parasites living in the human body, which may cause infections, allergies or poisoning. These microorganisms can penetrate the human body through a wound, an animal bite or needle injuries. They can also be inhaled or swallowed. There is a risk of viral and bacteriological infections such as HIV, hepatitis or tuberculosis, tetanus, legionella, … Who? All private security staff in specific work environments such as hospitals or with eventual biological risks. Make sure the client informs you (the private security services company) and the private security guards about the risks and measures in place (e.g. required vaccinations).
Resources Legal references 89/391/CEE Implementing measures to improve the health and safety of workers (framework directive). 89/654/EEC Directive on the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace. 2000/54/EC Directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work. Additional resources Lorem ipsum dolor sit.pdf Amet consectetuer.pdf