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The Definition of Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne pathogens are ‍infectious microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease, such as Hepatitis B or HIV.

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Definition of Bloodborne Pathogens

‍Infectious microorganisms present in human blood that can cause disease, such as Hepatitis B or HIV.

Example of Bloodborn Pathogens

A healthcare worker is exposed after a needlestick injury while handling a used syringe.

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The Definition of Third-Party Contractor Safety

Third-party contractor safety covers the policies governing the safety obligations and oversight of contractors working on-site.

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The Definition of Zinc Oxide Fume Exposure

Zinc oxide fume exposure is inhaling fine zinc particles released when zinc or galvanized metal is heated, a common cause of metal fume fever.

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The Definition of Biological Hazard (Biohazard)

A biological hazard is any biological substance, organism, or material that poses a risk to human health.

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The Definition of Work at Height

Work at height is any work where a person could fall a distance liable to cause injury, including from ladders, roofs, platforms and edges, or into openings and excavations.

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The Definition of Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)

Lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) is the number of lost time injuries per million hours worked, used to track and compare safety performance.

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The Definition of Q Fever

Q fever is a bacterial infection caught mainly by breathing dust contaminated by infected cattle, sheep or goats, and is an occupational risk for farm, meat and veterinary workers.

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