title: Biological hazards.
abstract: This article outlines the biological hazards that nurses may face in their workplace. It hopes to inform nurses how they can reduce such hazards at work and contribute to a safer working environment.
authors.affiliation: Nottingham Occupational Health, QMC NHS Trust.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Daly
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dickson
mesh_terms: D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D009740:Nursing Staff; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal