Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and USe of Research Animals [Paperback]

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ISBN-10: 0309052998 | ISBN-13: 978-0309052993 | Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | Edition: 1

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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Book Description

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.

About the Author

Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Research Animal Facilities, Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council

Product Details

• Paperback: 154 pages
• Publisher: National Academy Pre; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309052998
• ISBN-13: 978-0309052993
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good General Occupational Health Program Guidance, March 24, 2000

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This review is from: Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and USe of Research Animals (Paperback)

Contains specific commentary regarding Health & Safety risks for animal caregivers (e.g. Allergens & Zoonoses). However the general content on the elements of an occupational health program and advice regarding the best use of resources would be useful in many research safety programs.