Associate Safety Professional Practice Exam

Which profession is particularly at risk for hepatitis viral transmission due to their work?

1. Construction workers

2. Health workers

3. Manufacturing employees

4. Transport workers

The correct answer is: Health workers

Health workers are particularly at risk for hepatitis viral transmission due to the nature of their work. This profession frequently involves exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials as part of patient care, which increases the likelihood of coming into contact with hepatitis viruses, such as Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Health care settings often involve procedures that can result in needlesticks or cuts, and these incidents can facilitate the transmission of the virus. Additionally, health care workers may care for patients with active infections, increasing their exposure risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of stringent infection control practices, vaccination against hepatitis viruses, and the use of personal protective equipment in health care settings. In contrast, while construction workers, manufacturing employees, and transport workers also face hazards in their respective fields, they do not typically work in environments with the same level of direct exposure to blood and bodily fluids, which is a critical factor in the transmission of hepatitis viruses.