Chapter 4: Occupational Risk

Some high-risk groups include:

Healthcare Workers:

– Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who handle blood or provide medical care.

Emergency Responders:

– Paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency responders who may come into contact with blood during emergency situations.

Laboratory Personnel:

– Researchers and laboratory technicians who handle blood samples and specimens for analysis.

Law Enforcement Officers:

– Police officers and law enforcement personnel who may encounter situations involving blood or bodily fluids.

Mortuary Workers:

– Funeral home employees and mortuary workers who handle deceased individuals.

Needlestick Injury Prone Occupations:

– Individuals in occupations with a higher risk of needlestick injuries, such as sanitation workers handling discarded needles.

Dental Professionals:

– Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who may be exposed to blood during dental procedures.

Tattoo and Piercing Artists:

– Professionals in the body art industry who handle blood during tattooing or piercing procedures.

Correctional Facility Staff:

– Prison and correctional facility personnel who may encounter situations involving bloodborne pathogens.

Home Healthcare Workers:

– Individuals providing healthcare services in a home setting, where direct contact with blood may occur.