Exposure to Biological Hazards
Exposure to biological hazards may occur during demolition, renovation, sewer work, work on air handling systems, or other construction work from contact with contaminated or disease-carrying materials, such as:
- soil
- water
- insects (mosquitoes, ticks)
- bird or bat droppings
- animals
- structures
Exposure to biological hazards can occur during demolition.
In the construction industry, biological health hazards are most commonly found:
- working in health care facilities
- an accumulation of animal waste and the presence of rodents, insects and birds
- during demolition and remodeling of old structures and buildings where there is likely the presence of mold
- during clearing operations and the removal of plants, trees and other foliage
- landscaping
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3-2. In the construction industry, where are biological hazards usually found?
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