Exposure to Biological Hazards
Exposure to biological hazards may occur during demolition, renovation, sewer work, work on air handling systems, or other construction work from contact with contaminated or disease-carrying materials, such as:
Exposure to biological hazards occurs during demolition.
- soil
- water
- insects (mosquitoes, ticks)
- bird or bat droppings
- animals
- structures
The most common biological health hazards in the workplace are found:
- while working in health care facilities
- where there is an accumulation of animal waste and the presence of rodents, insects and birds
- during demolition and remodeling of old structures and buildings where there is likely the presence of mold
- when removing plants, trees and other foliage during landscaping and clearing operations
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1-2. Where is a common workplace with exposure to biological health hazards?
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