Publication
| Publication name: | Positively Employed: An Employer's Guide to HIV and Other Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) |
| Description: | States that the majority of people living with HIV and other blood borne viruses (BBVs), such as Hepatitis B and C, are of working age. Advances in treatment mean more and more people with HIV and other BBVs will continue to work, or want to return to work. This leaflet gives employers basic guidance, including simple inexpensive steps that organisations can take to address HIV and other BBVs, as well as a brief explanation of legal duties. Includes guidance on developing a HIV and BBVs policy, why BBVs are a workplace issue, legal duties, best practices, further information, support and further reading. |
| Date: | 1 November 2003 |
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View as web pagesAcknowledgementsIntroduction Why are HIV and other BBVs a workplace issue? Definitions Your legal duties explained Simple inexpensive steps you can take Best practice Further information and support Further reading View all as single web page | |
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