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Positively Employed: An Employer's Guide to HIV and Other Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)
| Contents: | Acknowledgements Introduction 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 |
Why are HIV and other BBVs a workplace issue?
HIV and other BBVs are an issue for workplaces because:
- HIV and other BBVs can affect all of us;
- most people infected with HIV and other BBVs are of working age and therefore may require some specific support at work;
- advances in treatment mean more people with HIV and other BBVs will continue to work or want to return to work;
- employers have legal responsibilities towards people with HIV and other BBVs (see Your legal duties explained section);
- employers have a role in contributing to the prevention of HIV and other BBVs through small practical steps (see Simple inexpensive steps you can take section).
‘Raising awareness and increasing our staff’s knowledge of HIV has changed mindsets and improved understanding.’ ( Employer )
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