Biological Hazards Unveiled: Top Sources of Biohazards You Should Know

by Jay Speakman

Biological hazards—bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi—can lurk in food processing plants, hospitals, offices, farms and any setting where living organisms meet people or what we eat. They spread rapidly via air, water, surfaces or carriers (humans, animals, insects), as seen in the 2022 Salmonella-cantaloupe outbreak that hospitalized dozens. Effective control hinges on targeted measures—PPE, rigorous hygiene, food-safety (HACCP) systems and adherence to CDC/WHO standards—grounded in lessons from past epidemics.

By Aden Tate
VX Nerve Agent: How to Survive This Deadly Nerve Agent Attack

VX Nerve agent is among the deadliest forms of chemical warfare agents (CWA) known to man. Nerve agents were first discovered during World War II ...
By Aden Tate
How to Survive an Industrial Gas Leak

“Why do I need a gas mask? When was the last time a chemical weapons attack hit the United States?” Here at MIRA Safety, we’ve previously discusse...
By Samantha Biggers
How to Survive a Wildfire (2025 Update)

Every year, it seems there’s news of another forest set alight. That’s because any vegetated, and especially arid, region has the potential to spa...
By James Walton
Your Go-To Guide to Cleaning Respirators

Without question, your gas mask is an integral part of your CBRN preparedness plan. But simply owning a mask is hardly enough to survive the next...
By Aden Tate
The Hidden Dangers of Toxic Chemicals: What You Need to Know

Though they're not always noticeable, highly toxic chemicals have become an unfortunate part of our daily lives. From the food we eat to the air w...