Biological Hazards in the Arts and Entertainment Industries
Written by: Cheryl Peters, PhD (Co-Principal Investigator, CAREX Canada) & Shelby Fenton, MPH (Research Associate, CAREX Canada)
Prior to 2020, biological hazards (also commonly known as ‘biohazards’) were typically thought of as a risk for individuals working in health care, laboratories, food services, and sanitation. Biological hazards in these settings have well recognized policies and procedures to ensure workers’ health and safety. Now that we are in the midst of a global COVID-19 pandemic, biological hazards are now top-of-mind in all workplaces, including the arts and entertainment industries.
This article was written for 2021 Winter Safety Scene Magazine.
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