Reducing the Spread of Infection

Preventing the spread of infection has become an important part of creating a safe and healthy workplace. With a basic understanding of infectious diseases and how they spread, everyone can play their part in reducing the spread of harmful pathogens in the work environment. This course covers the different types of pathogenic organisms and how they get into the body. It explains how infectious diseases spread via the “chain of infection” and simple steps to break the chain. Learn strategies such as hand hygiene, physical distancing and workplace cleanliness to stop the spread of pathogens, and help prevent and control infection at work.