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.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources (U.S.). Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Research Animal Facilities.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laboratory animal technicians--Health risk assessment.

Laboratory animal technicians.

Animal health technicians--Health risk assessment.

Animal health technicians.

Occupational diseases--Prevention.

Occupational diseases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""1 Introduction, Overview, and Recommendations""; ""2 Program Design and Management""; ""3 Physical, Chemical, and Protocol-Related Hazards""; ""4 Allergens""; ""5 Zoonoses""; ""6 Principal Elements of an Occupational Health and Safety Program""; ""7 Occupational Health-Care Services""; ""References""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-146) and index.

ISBN:

9786612081200

9780309132602

0309132606

9781282081208

1282081209

9780309520393

0309520398

9780585002200

0585002207

OCLC:

923258139