Biological Hazards in the Workplace
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Biological Hazards in the Workplace March 12, 2013 Presented by: Kathleen Collins, Health & Safety Manager Drake International For audio, it is recommended you dial in A copy of the slides + recording will be available post webinar AUDIO: 1-877-668-4493 Access Code: 669 340 243 Event Password: 1234 WebEx Support: 1-866-863-3910
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Biological Hazards in the WorkplaceMarch 12, 2013
Presented by: Kathleen Collins, Health & Safety Manager
Drake International
For audio, it is recommended you dial inA copy of the slides + recording will be available post webinar
AUDIO: 1-877-668-4493Access Code: 669 340 243
Event Password: 1234WebEx Support: 1-866-863-3910
Agenda
• Biological Hazards
• Impact our workers?
• Found in the workplace?
• Industrial Exposed to Biological Hazards
• General Controls for Biological Hazards
Biological Hazards
What are Biological Hazards?
• Bi-products from plants & animals• Organisms or products of organisms• Bacteria• Viruses• Fungi
What are Biological Hazards
Bacteria
• Acne• Cellulitis• Pneumonia• Staph Infections • Escherichia Coil (E.Coli) • Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB)
Biological Hazards
Viruses
• Common cold• Influenza• Measles• SARS• Hantavirus• Rabies
Biological Hazards
Fungi
• Tetanus• Dermatophytes (e.g. athletes foot & ring worm)• Mold• Rust • Mildew• Smut • Yeast • Mushrooms
Biological Hazards
Environmental Concerns
• Insect stings/bites• Bites• Allergic reactions • Poisonous plants/animals
Impact to Workers
Biological Hazards can be easily spread in the workplace.
Source Illness or Disorder
People Colds, flus, pink eye, cold sores, hair lice, hepatitis, meningitis.
Animals Flea bits, rabies, hantavirus, pinworms
Insects West Nile Virus, Allergies (stings), Lyme Disease (Ticks)
Plants Food or Pollen allergies, poisonous plants, berries, seeds
Unclean Water & Food
Giardiasis, infections from e coli, or salmonella bacteria
Impact to Workers
Route of Entry
Route of Entry Activity
Inhalation Breathing
Absorption Eye, mucus, skin
Ingestion Hands, food, cigarettes
Injection Puncture to the skin
Impact to Workers
• Outbreaks• Pandemic • Deaths• Illness• Sickness
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Impact to Workers
Cost
Action Factors
Workforce 50 (H)
Average Salary $38 000
Sick Days allowed 10 (D)
Lost Time Cost 41583.33
Workforce used all sick days $79166.50
Impact to Workers
Examples
• XL Meats: 20 dead and dozens ill
• Walkerton Water: 10 dead and dozens ill
• Swine Flu: Thousands die in the Americas and thousands ill
• SARS: 44 deaths and 250 ill
Impact to Workers
• Workers can become ill/injured• Non-workers can become ill/injured• Contaminated Environments can cause illness/injury • Burden on health care• Quarantines
Biological Hazards Commonly Found in the Workplace
• Sharing equipment, clothing, supplies• Hand contact from contaminated surfaces• Blood and body fluids• Food and waste handling • Human handling • Bug bites• Plant and food allergies/poison• Animal handling and/or bites
Industries & Biological Hazards
Industries that impacted on a daily basis by Biological Hazards:
• Health Care & Social Workers• Child Care & Teachers• Animal Care & Farm Workers• Food Services & Food Processing • Cleaners & Caretakers• Environmental, Water, & Waste Operators • Hairdressers & Spa Workers• Arborists & Horticulture Workers
Protecting your Workforce
Biological Hazards can be found in any workplace.
Some controls to consider to protect your workers: • Engineering • Administration• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Protecting your Workforce
Engineering Controls
• Ventilation (HVAC)• Isolation or quarantine areas• Automated bathrooms• Self-sheathing needles/needleless system
Protecting your Workforce
Administration Controls:
• Schedules • Polices, Procedures, Programs, and Best Practices• Medical Monitoring • Vaccinations• Emergency Preparedness • Training
Protecting your Workforce
PPE
• Hand Cleaners• Gloves• Clothing• Goggles• Boots
Questions
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Q & Awith Kathleen Collins,Drake International
BiologicalHazards
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Free Offer
• We’re offering a free 30-minute Health & Safety Consultation that can include:
Hazards analysis of your workplace
Development of policies, procedures, and controls to limit exposure
Training on Health & Safety best practices
Contact Kathleen to take advantage of this exclusive [email protected]
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