Occupational biohazards affecting clinical engineers & BMETs. Part II: Common biohazard questions

Worldwide concern about AIDS has prompted concern over the prevention of, and protection from, a variety of biological hazards. Healthcare workers are at greater risk for contracting and/or transmitting certain types of contagious disease organisms because of the nature and environment of their work. In response to requests from BMETs, the author developed an educational presentation on work-related biohazards. This article, the second in a five-part series, addresses some questions commonly raised by more than 300 biomedical personnel who have attended the presentation. Recommendations are also made to help BMETs and CEs avoid occupationally acquired illnesses.