Biohazards Management Handbook
2nd Edition
Published on 1. January 1995
Book
Hardback
568 pages
978-0-8247-8995-4 (ISBN)
Description
Integrating the principles of biosafety with those of industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety, and occupational health, this book focuses on the practical aspects of biohazards management. It offers information necessary to comply with the current OSHA regulations, as well as hazard communication standards, HIH policies and recommendations from the National Academy of Science.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8247-8995-4 (9780824789954)
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Content
Part 1 Facility considerations: design of the facility; ventilation for biomedical research, biotechnology, and diagnostic facilities; certification of biosafety cabinents and controlled environments; integrated pest management program; hazardous chemical management; safety considerations in the animal resource program and facility. Part 2 Biosafety principles and practices: biosafety - the research/diagnostic laboratory perspective; medical surveillance program; new frontiers in biosafety - the industrial perspective; personal hygiene and protection; destruction of microorganisms; infectious/medical waste management; safety considerations in the use and disposal of chemotherapy agents; infection control and the management of biohazards; chemical health risks in biohazards management. Part 3 Regulatory agency considerations: U.S. office of safety and health administration laboratory standard - regulation of hazardous chemicals in laboratories; the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) hazard communication standard as it applies to laboratories; development and implementation of an effective training program to meet the requirements of the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) bloodborne pathogen standard.