Health and Safety in Laboratory Animal Facilities

M. Wood, M. W. Smith

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English

Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
01 January 1999

Occupational & industrial health & safety; Veterinary medicine: laboratory animals

Series: Laboratory Animal Handbooks

This text provides guidance on assessing hazards and risks in the animal laboratory and how to eliminate or minimize them. It covers the extent and range of hazards in animal facilities, including the physical problems asscoaited with building and plant. The contributors tackle specific areas of concern such as infection, allergy, genetic manipulation, chemicals and radiation. Guidance on safety management and the law is also provided. The book emphasizes that each facility is unique and must be assessed locally by persons familiar with each aspect.

Edited by: M. Wood, M. W. Smith
Imprint: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: UK ed.
Volume: 13
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781853154218
ISBN 10: 1853154210
Series: Laboratory Animal Handbooks
Pages: 249
Publication Date: 01 January 1999
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction to health and safety in laboratory animal facilities, M.R. Gamble; allergenic hazards, S. Gordon and R.D. Tee; infectious hazards, M.J. Dennis; genetically modified (transgenic) animals, M.W. Smith; chemical hazards, I. Palotai; radiation safety, D.M. Taylor; safety management, J. Ryder; legal requirements, K. Dolan.

Reviews for Health and Safety in Laboratory Animal Facilities

BTS Newsletter This is an excellent book, being well researched and written with many references and suggestions for further reading...this book should be made available to everyone working within a laboratory animal facility.