Safety Short: Anthrax


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. These bacteria occur naturally in soil. In many parts of the world, anthrax spores commonly infect animals, including wild animals and domestic animals such as cattle. Less often, they also infect people.

This course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.2

Lesson Objectives

Safety Short: Anthrax

  • recognize how anthrax spores can enter the body
  • recognize symptoms of different types of anthrax
  • Knowledge Check: Anthrax
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_e76_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone