Among these micro-organisms, several types can be identified, such as: bacteria; fungi and viruses; single and multicellular parasites; animal vectors used as intermediate hosts.
Each of these agents is characterised by properties that, taken together, also determine its degree of dangerousness: it is on this basis that a proper classification of biological agents takes place. These properties are listed below:
Biological agents are then classified into four groups of increasing hazard, which are analysed in the table below.
Where the application of collective prevention and protection measures does not allow the elimination of all risks (so called residual risks remain), it is necessary to adopt specific Individual Protection Devices (PPE) to prevent the different modes of infection.
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day 25th of June, 11.45-12.45 Respiratory Protection: BLS history and services After a short introduction on the presentation of BLS, the effects of exposure to contaminants harmful for our respiratory system will be described and, therefore, the need to use verified protection devices in compliance with all regulatory requirements and the importance of the correct use of such devices.Speakers: Massimo Biffi (Sales Manager Italy), Simone Maffioletti (Area Manager Italy)The webinars are available at: https://www.facebook.com/EpcEditore/videos/259696785482495/Thursday 2nd of July, 11.45-12.45 BLS personal protective equipment and certifications Starting from the classification of personal protective equipment and the related standard requirements, the various certifications will be compared, presenting BLS’ main mono-use and reusable products, and will explain how to recognize a certified device, based on the marking on the product itself. Speakers: Emanuele De Capitani (Sales Promoter Italy), Simone Maffioletti (Area Manager Italy)The webinars are available at: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=709784916540664
