About Infections in the Workplace
Workplace infections are infections caused by harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, internal parasites, and other infectious proteins known as prions. These are referred to as ‘biological agents’ in health and safety regulations. You can be harmed by microorganisms through microbial contamination, exposure to toxins produced by microorganisms, or by showing allergic reactions to microorganisms or substances they produce.
Microorganisms are found almost everywhere in the natural environment. Most of them are harmless to humans and perform many important tasks. They are used to produce medicines and can degrade petroleum from oil spills. They produce approximately half of the oxygen we breathe. However, some microorganisms can cause infection, allergies, or toxic harm.
For example, you may come into contact with microorganisms intentionally while working in a microbiology laboratory. However, depending on your job, such as being a farmer or a healthcare worker, your likelihood of exposure may be higher, meaning exposure depends on the purpose of the job.
In 2002, more than 2000 newly acquired occupational infection cases were reported, which represented an increase compared to the previous year. The most commonly reported type of infection was diarrheal disease, and the majority of infection cases were reported among healthcare workers.
In many workplaces where there is intentional work with microorganisms (such as microbiology laboratories and research facilities) or relatively high occupational exposure likelihood (such as hospitals and care homes), the regulatory body is usually the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). However, in some cases where the exposure likelihood depends on the nature of the work (as mentioned above), the regulatory authority may be the local authority. Examples of such workplaces where safety regulation falls under the responsibility of local authorities include skin piercing and tattoo parlors (where there may be a risk of transmission of bloodborne viruses) and large office blocks (where cooling towers could be a potential source).
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