Warmer weather means everything comes back to life for the summer — even those pesky bugs, snakes and dangerous plants. And while these organisms may be a hassle for casual outdoors enjoyers, they can pose serious occupational hazards for outdoor workers.  

Biological hazards are defined as those “associated with animals, people or infectious plant materials.” While bloodborne pathogen exposure is often a source of biological hazards, so are fungi and mold, viruses and bacteria, animal and bird droppings, insect bites and poisonous plants.  

Read on to learn some common summertime hazards for outdoor workers and how you can help your workers avoid them and stay safe all summer long.  

All outdoor workers are at risk for insect bites and stings during warmer weather, though the types of insects that pose threats differ from one region to the next.   

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