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Profession Sheet - Biological risks

Profession Sheet - Biological risks

Profession Sheet - Biological risks

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Overview: The document discusses the occupational hazards posed by biological agents in various industries such as waste reprocessing, wastewater treatment, laboratories, agri-food, and emergency services. It highlights the importance of protective clothing certified under EN ISO 14126: 2003 for safeguarding workers against microorganisms in different forms.
Classification of Biological Agents: Biological agents are categorized into four risk groups based on their potential to cause human disease:
  • Risk Group 1: Unlikely to cause human disease.
  • Risk Group 2: Can cause disease but unlikely to spread.
  • Risk Group 3: Pathogenic with possible spread.
  • Risk Group 4: Significant risk of disease.
Fields of Activity Most Exposed to Biological Risks: The document identifies several sectors with high exposure to biological risks, including:
  • Waste Treatments: Involves bacteria, molds, and enteroviruses.
  • Water Treatments: Exposed to salmonella, viruses, and bacteria.
  • Food Industries: Risks from molds, yeasts, bacteria, and fungi.
  • Agriculture: Exposure to molds, microorganisms, and prions.
  • Laboratories/Epidemics/Emergency: Includes research labs and medical staff dealing with pathogens like Ebola.
  • General Industry and Construction: Maintenance activities involving biological risks.
Protective Clothing Against Biological Agents: The document details various protective clothing options:
  • WeePro Max Plus: Offers protection against biological hazards with features like antistatic treatment, tight seams, and breathable material.
  • WeePro: Suitable for tasks involving biological risks level 1 or 2, with ergonomic design for comfort.
  • WeeJet: Provides optimal protection against contaminated liquids and dusts, with high resistance to abrasion and tear.
Test Methods and Standards: The document outlines test methods for protective clothing, including:
  • ISO 22612: Exposure to solid particles.
  • ISO 22611: Exposure to liquid aerosols.
  • ISO 22610: Contact with submerged contaminated solids.
  • ISO 16604: Resistance to penetration of bloodborne pathogens.
Best Practices: Emphasizes the importance of proper dressing and undressing procedures to minimize contamination risks. It advises scanning the dressing instruction guide before using protective outfits.
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Profession Sheet - Biological risks-1

Profession Sheet BIOLOGICAL RISKS Biological agents can cause occupational hazards in many industries, such as waste reprocessing, wastewater treatment, laboratories, in the agri-food industry or emergency services. Workers may be exposed to biological agents in two types of situations: deliberate use or potential exposure to microorganisms. Four different major risk groups have been defined according to the degree of infection for humans. Our short-term protective clothing is certified according to EN ISO 14126: 2003 and achieves the best results against microorganisms in liquid form, aerosols or solid particles. CLASSIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS RISK GROUP LEVEL 1 Biological agents which are unlikely to cause a human disease. Biological agents which can cause a human disease with unlikely spread. Pathogenic biological agents for humans with possible spread. Biological agents that may constitute a significant risk of disease for humans.

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Profession Sheet - Biological risks-2

Exposure to solid particles. Exposure to liquid aerosols. Contact with submerged contaminated solids. Resistance to penetration of bloodborne pathogens using bacteriophage. FIELDS OF ACTIVITY MOST EXPOSED TO BIOLOGICAL RISKS weejet WASTE TREATMENTS WATER TREATMENTS Collection and sorting centers, Storage centers, Incineration centers, composting (Bacteria, molds, enteroviruses) Sanitation companies, sewage treatment plants, sewerage (Salmonella, viruses, bacteria) Vat cleaning, disinfection of production areas (Molds, Yeasts, Bacteria, Fungi) -weepro / weepro max plus / weejet LABORATOIRIES /...

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Profession Sheet - Biological risks-3

protective clothing against biological agents _ SIZE : M/L/XL/XXL Coverall offering optimal protection against biologically contaminated liquids and dusts. Its high density outer coating ensures optimal resistance to abrasion (6/6 according to EN 530), and high tear resistance (3/6 according to ISO 9073-4). The zipper is covered by a triple protection: flap + zip + selfadhesive flap. An elastic thumb-loop seals protective gloves. • Antistatic inner and outer treatment • Tight sealed seams • A three-panel hood for an optimal mask fit • Elasticized thumb loop for greater glove adjustment •...

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