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Occupational health and safety in the care and use of research animals
Posted on 30 May 2013

  • Occupational health and safety in the care and use of research animals - Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Research Animal Facilities, Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council.
    Material Type: Book
    Language: English
    OUM Control No: 000129749
    Related Author: ebrary, Inc.
    Publication Details: Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1997.
    Description: xii, 154 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
    Item Type: Online
    Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-146) and index.
    ISBN No:
    • 0309052998 (pbk.)

      Summary: 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.

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