Workplace Biological Risk Assessment: Review of Existing and Description of a Comprehensive Approach

Burzoni, Sarah; Duquenne, Philippe; Mater, Gautier; Ferrari, Luc

doi:10.3390/atmos11070741

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“…Occupational risk is a common phenomenon among healthcare professionals [ 1 ]. While most of the previous studies have concentrated on the risk assessment of doctors and nurses, who were directly involved in patient care [ 25 ], fewer studies have focused on laboratory staff.…”

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Spatial Variations in the Nasal Microbiota of Staff Working in a Healthcare-Associated Research Core Facility

Mustafa,

Habibi

2023

Med Princ Pract

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Objective: Workers in the healthcare sector are exposed to a multitude of bacterial genera. The location of their work contributes significantly to shaping personal microbiomes. In this study, we investigated the role of the workspace on the nasal bacteriome of staff working in a healthcare-associated research facility. Methods: The anterior nares of 10 staff working in different laboratories on the ground and first floor of the research facility were aseptically swabbed. Genomic DNA from each sample was used to amplify the V3 and V4 regions of the 16S rRNA gene. The amplified products were sequenced using the MiSeq sequencer (Illumina). Operational taxonomic units (OTUs) were filtered through MG-RAST v 3.6. Taxonomic profiling and visualizations were performed in MicrobiomeAnalyst v2.0. Results: The Wilcoxson Sum test at median abundances (p < 0.05) indicated that seven taxa (Micromonosporaceae, Micromonospora, Lactobacillaceae, Lactobacillus, Betaproteobacteria, Burkholderiales, Pectobacterium) were significantly diverse between ground floor and first floor workers. The analysis of similarity (ANOSIM) coefficient was 0.412 (p < 0.03) between the ground and the first-floor workers. Random forest analysis predicted 15 features that were significantly different (p < 0.05) in individuals working in different labs. Species richness and evenness also differed according to the placement of individuals in respective laboratories. Conclusion: These findings add to the knowledge that the healthcare support staff are at a speculated occupational risk. A slight shift in the abundances of bacterial genera and species might lead to unwanted consequences. Continual monitoring is thus warranted.

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Spatial Variations in the Nasal Microbiota of Staff Working in a Healthcare-Associated Research Core Facility

Mustafa,

Habibi

2023

Med Princ Pract

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“…Although close contacts are predominant means of transmission for respiratory viruses, their airborne spread requires attention. Its probability varies, depending on the source of infective aerosol (respiratory or fecal), on the pathogen's survival in the environment, and on environmental conditions [26,27].…”

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The Federation’s Pages

2020

J Public Health Pol

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The COVID-19 pandemic has reached 188 countries and territories around the world, after seven months since its appearance in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. As reported by the Johns Hopkins University [1], at the time of writing, the disease has affected almost 17 million people, and caused more than 660,000 deaths, inducing crises for many health systems and huge economic losses. Grave concerns exist as the pandemic spreads to densely populated regions across the sub-continents, Africa, and South America, and especially to countries where social distancing is impracticable, health systems are under-resourced to offer care for thousands of cases, and intensive care respiratory support for severe cases. The main attention to this disease has focused on clinical and epidemiological aspects, and research on therapies and vaccines. A holistic health response is required, one that applies a population health lens and incorporates prevention. Understanding the preconditions for pandemics is now an even more urgent task. Around 70% of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs), and almost all recent pandemics, originate in animals (most in wildlife) [2]. Infectious zoonotic diseases typically emerge as a The content of The Federation's Pages is selected and edited by the WFPHA and not sent through by JPHP's usual process of peer review.

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“…HBV is said to be the most infectious occupational hazard seen among HCWs [5]. Burzoni et al reported that biological risk in the workplace is responsible for over 300,000 deaths per year worldwide [6]. This underlines the importance of increased awareness of the existence of these agents and the need for personal protection practices.…”

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Viral Hepatitis B and C: Knowledge Gaps and Patterns of Preventive Practices Among Medical Doctors in Rivers State, Nigeria

Abere¹,

Oyan²,

Dan-Jumbo³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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IntroductionHepatitis B and C viruses can result in both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild acute disease to a serious, lifelong manifestation including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of medical doctors in Rivers State, Nigeria, to hepatitis B and C as well as their practice for prevention and treatment of the same. We also assessed their practice of universal precaution, provision, and use of personal protective tools. MethodsOne hundred and fifty doctors in both the private and public sectors were interviewed using selfadministered questionnaires on viral hepatitis B and C. The questionnaire explored their knowledge and status of vaccination, viral hepatitis treatment, and their practice of universal safety precautions. Their responses were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Data was expressed in means and percentages. ResultsOut of all participants, 96% were aware that viral hepatitis B is preventable, while 46% erroneously believed that there is vaccination against the hepatitis C virus. Only 50% of the respondents were aware of the availability of a cure for hepatitis C infection, and 16% of the participants knew about drugs used for its treatment. While 76% of the doctors had been vaccinated against hepatitis B virus, only 4% had received treatment after testing positive for hepatitis B. Furthermore, nearly all respondents admit practicing universal precaution, especially during venipuncture; however, protective measures such as disposable gloves were not readily available to 20% of our respondents. There was a statistically significant association between sex and duration of practice with knowledge of hepatitis B and C, as well as between practice type and vaccination status. ConclusionThis study shows that knowledge of the treatment of viral hepatitis amongst healthcare practitioners such as doctors is poor, and although universal safety precautions are practiced, personal protective equipment is not readily available for use in our healthcare setting, placing healthcare workers at risk of infections. There is also a need to encourage vaccination amongst healthcare practitioners to protect them against contagious diseases like hepatitis B and C infections.

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Workplace Biological Risk Assessment: Review of Existing and Description of a Comprehensive Approach

Cited by 14 publications

References 61 publications

Spatial Variations in the Nasal Microbiota of Staff Working in a Healthcare-Associated Research Core Facility

Spatial Variations in the Nasal Microbiota of Staff Working in a Healthcare-Associated Research Core Facility

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Viral Hepatitis B and C: Knowledge Gaps and Patterns of Preventive Practices Among Medical Doctors in Rivers State, Nigeria

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