Library Operating Hours for Thursday, 28 March 2024 : 8.00AM - 6.00PM
Home

Links

Occupational health and safety in the care and use of nonhuman primates
Posted on 30 May 2013

  • Occupational health and safety in the care and use of nonhuman primates - Committee on Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council.
    Material Type: Book
    Language: English
    OUM Control No: 000139679
    Related Author: ebrary, Inc.
    Publication Details: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2003.
    Description: xvi, 179 p. : ill.
    Item Type: Online
    Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
    ISBN No:
    • 030908914X

      Summary:

      The field of occupational health and safety constantly changes, especially as it pertains to biomedical research. New infectious hazards are of particular importance at nonhuman-primate facilities. For example, the discovery that B virus can be transmitted via a splash on a mucous membrane raises new concerns that must be addressed, as does the discovery of the Reston strain of Ebola virus in import quarantine facilities in the U.S. The risk of such infectious hazards is best managed through a flexible and comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP) that can identify and mitigate potential hazards.

      Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates is intended as a reference for vivarium managers, veterinarians, researchers, safety professionals, and others who are involved in developing or implementing an OHSP that deals with nonhuman primates. The book lists the important features of an OHSP and provides the tools necessary for informed decision-making in developing an optimal program that meets all particular institutional needs.

    Related Resources

    Copyright© Library, OUM 2013, All Rights Reserved
    Latest updated: 23th July 2013

    Get in touch with us