Infectious disease

Overview

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Some are transmitted by animal and insect bites; others are acquired by contaminated food and water, or by being exposed to organisms in the environment. Many infectious diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent and thorough hand-washing also helps protect you from most infectious diseases.

Publications

Checklists
- Infection control
  Checklist for infection control.
  English 10/31/2014

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Rules and rule-related

Program Directives
- Tuberculosis: Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure
  Purpose: This instruction provides uniform inspection procedures and guidelines when conducting inspections and issuing citations under ORS 654, the Oregon Safe Employment Act, and pertinent standards for employees who are occupationally exposed to tuberculosis.
  A-215 09/10/2018

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Tuberculosis
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Additional Resources

Ebola: Information for protecting workers

Influenza (Flu) information and resources

Zika virus: Interim OSHA/NIOSH guidance for protecting workers from occupational exposure to Zika virus