There are infectious diseases in the workplace that may have life-threatening consequences, and standard precautions against infection are the only effective defence. Exposure to used syringes is an important problem in sectors other than health. Such exposures can occur in many public and private places, such as schools, public transport, hotels, bars, restaurants, accommodation venues, offices, and public parks, gardens, playing areas, crash sites and biohazard areas. Therefore, a wide range of occupations may be at risk from inadvertent exposure, including: bar staff, cleaning staff, beauty therapists, security workers, recycling industry, teachers, laundry staff, service and retail employees, parks and gardens staff, people who administer first aid and people who work in contact sports. The Infection Control and Waste Policy includes what to do in the event of an exposure.