Biological Safety
Subtitle: Principles And Practices
Contributors: Diane O., Ph.D. Fleming (Editor); Debra Long Hunt (Editor)
Edition: 4 edition
Publisher: ASM Press
Published: August 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 622
ISBN-13: 9781555813390
Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences; Microbiological laboratories; Biological laboratories; Science; prevention & control; Science/Mathematics; Safety measures; General; Applied Sciences; Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Accidents, Occupational
Description: The epidemiology of laboratory-associated infections, including some previously unreported cases, is thoroughly covered. Detailed chapters cover hazard assessments of the wide range of pathogens and biological toxins encountered in biomedical laboratories as well as other occupational settings. All facets of hazard control, from personal protective equipment to institution-wide provisions and policies, are discussed.