Knowledge

Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Bug) FAQ

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects man and a wide range of domestic and wild animals.

It causes cryptosporidiosis, which in healthy adults, is an unpleasant diarrhoea lasting for up to two weeks.

Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Bug) FAQ

This short paper provides information about the norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug. It is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of all ages.

Food Poisoning Bacteria – Salmonella, Listeria, E.coli 0157, Campylobacter

This short paper in our series covering food poisoning bacteria examines how various bacterium causes food poisoning, paying closer attention to five of the most common bacteria; Salmonella, Listeria, E.coli 0157, Campylobacter and Clostridium perfringens.

SARS – FAQ

This short paper deals with several of the most commonly asked questions about the respiratory illness Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

It considers the illness, its symptoms and other relevant issues.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

This short paper deals with several of the most commonly asked questions about the respiratory illness Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

It considers the illness, its symptoms and other relevant issues.

Infection Control at Work

This informative guide looks at risk management issues in the workplace, and in particular infection control at work. This guide is intended for employers and the self employed and covers identifying, assessing and controlling the risks of infection in the workplace.

Clostridium Difficile – A Guide to the Bacterium

Clostridium difficile is the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and colitis, a healthcare associated intestinal infection that mostly affects elderly patients with other underlying diseases.

Bird Flu – Working with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus

What is Avian Influenza or Bird Flu? Avian influenza, also known as bird flu is a virus that causes disease in birds. Poultry, pigeons and wild or migratory birds, such as ducks, can become infected with the virus.

Sick Building Syndrome

Do you regularly suffer from irritating symptoms including headaches, a runny nose and itching? Have you noticed that your colleagues are taking much more sick leave, performing badly, or are unhappy with their surroundings?

How Can Planning Prevent Sick Building Syndrome?

Many of the factors associated with Sick Building Syndrome relate to building and building services design. In many cases it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to change things when building and installation work have been completed. In some cases alterations may be possible but would be prohibitively expensive to carry out.