Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals Useful as a companion to "Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals", this book identifies principles for building a program, and discusses the accountability of institutional leaders, managers, and employees for a program's success. It also provides a description of risks - physical and chemical hazards, allergens and zoonoses, and more.
Full description- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Published: 09 June 1997
- Format: Paperback 168 pages
- See: Full bibliographic data
- Categories: Occupational / Industrial Health & Safety | Medical Laboratory Testing & Techniques | Medical Research | Occupational Medicine | Veterinary Medicine: Laboratory Animals | Science: General Issues
- ISBN 13: 9780309052993 ISBN 10: 0309052998
- Sales rank: 1,058,325
Full description for Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals
Much has been written about the care of research animals. Yet, little guidance has appeared on protecting the health and safety of the people who care for or use these animals. This book, an implementation handbook and companion to "Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals", identifies principles for building a program and discusses the accountability of institutional leaders, managers, and employees for a program's success. It provides a detailed description of risks - physical and chemical hazards, allergens and zoonoses, and hazards from experiments - which will serve as a continuing reference for the laboratory. The book offers specific recommendations for controlling risk through administrative procedures, facility design, engineering controls, and periodic evaluations. The volume focuses on the worker, with detailed discussions of work practices, the use of personal protective gear, and the development of an emergency response plan. This handbook will be invaluable to administrators, researchers, and employees in any animal research facility. It will also be of interest to personnel in zoos, animal shelters, and veterinary facilities.
