Biological hazards

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biological hazards

Biological hazards are hazards that arise from exposure to infectious diseases or biological agents, such as bacteria or viruses. Examples of companies in South Africa that may be exposed to biological hazards include healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics, as well as agriculture and food production facilities. In the United States, companies like pharmaceutical manufacturers like Pfizer, hospitals and medical clinics, and laboratories may be exposed to biological hazards.