HSE launches revised bloodborne virus guidance

HSE has published extensively revised guidance on managing bloodborne virus (BBV) hazards in workplaces.

The guidance has been refreshed following feedback from the National AIDS Trust and other topic experts. It will help employers identify if BBV hazards exist in their workplace and provides practical tips on risk assessment.

The updated guidance also:

• outlines simple preventative measures

• explains actions to take following accidental workplace exposure

• includes information for specific groups of workers that may be exposed to BBVs due to the use of sharps, such as those working in healthcare, beauty and tattooing

Content not directly relevant to workplace settings has been removed and the revised guidance now features:

• a streamlined structure for easier navigation

• references to authoritative clinical sources, including the NHS and UK Health Security Agency

  
  

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