Working With Biohazards

Whilst it may sound like something only a scientist would do, the fact is that many of us work with biohazards – to some degree – on a day to day basis. Biohazards are any biological substance that could pose a threat to human health, so in fact something as simple as helping a colleague put a plaster on a particularly nasty paper cut could be included.

If you are working with biohazards, it is important to have the correct protection in place in order to reduce the risks to your health. For a designated first aider in the average office, this could be as simple as ensuring that you have a sufficient supply of nitrile gloves, so that you can apply dressings and bandages without coming into contact with the injured party’s blood.

Cleaning staff in many industries also need to be prepared to face biohazards; if you are called upon to clean up after somebody who’s been sick on the floor, having the correct kit for biohazard disposal will make your job not only easier but also significantly safer. At the very least, you would expect to have plastic aprons to protect your clothes from contamination, gloves to protect your hands and the right chemicals and equipment to clean it up effectively.

For others, such as anyone working within the medical and care industries, biohazards are a matter of daily routine, and they will have a wide range of products and equipment around day by day to help deal with this. For example, when you visit the doctor you will see fresh couch roll to protect the medical examination bed from contamination, and you will often see hand sanitiser made available in the reception area for everyone passing through – this all helps to reduce and control the risks of infection.

Here at the Glove Club, we offer a wide range of protective equipment, sanitation products, cleaning chemicals and more to help you deal with the hazards of your workplace, whatever they may be. For more information, you can call us on Free Phone 0500 456 832 or contact us online.