CCOHS: Needlestick and Sharps Injuries
Aug 28, 2025 · What are needlestick injuries? Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that unintentionally puncture the skin.
Needlestick injuries are wounds caused by needles that unintentionally puncture the skin. at any time when people use, disassemble, or dispose of needles. When not disposed of properly, needles can …
CCOHS: Biological Hazards
Sources of biological hazards may include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans. These sources can cause a variety of health effects ranging from skin irritation and allergies to …
CCOHS: Hepatitis B
Aug 28, 2025 · Healthcare workers who are repeatedly exposed to blood or blood products or those who are at risk of needlestick injury. Pathologists, laboratory personnel, or embalmers.
If an employer opts to offer additional first aid measures (including over-the-counter medications, administration of oxygen, use of epinephrine auto-injectors, naloxone, etc.), it is suggested that they …
Diabetes is a medical condition where people cannot produce enough insulin, or their body cannot adequately use the insulin it has produced. Insulin is the hormone that controls the level of glucose, …
CCOHS: Diseases, Disorders and Injuries
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.
CCOHS: HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Aug 28, 2025 · What is HIV and AIDS? The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that infects the immune system.
CCOHS: Nurse (Registered)
Oct 22, 2025 · Illness as the result of a needlestick injury is also a concern. Chemical In a hospital environment, nurses may encounter: various chemicals used for general janitorial cleaning as well as …
CCOHS: Biological
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing occupational health and safety information and advice.