Occupational Hygiene and Biological Hazards

Most micro-organisms are harmless whilst some can cause significant harm. Here we provide information on key biological hazard in the rail environment.

This project explored the risk posed by the presence of legionella bacteria on trains. Specifically, how they could be dealt with, and what kind of actions could be taken.

Guidance for rail industry personnel on managing the health risks when dealing with human and livestock body parts.

This report describes assessment of biohazards associated with toilet wastes deposited by passenger trains on railway lines.