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Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities. 2nd edition
Publication Year
2010
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Supplies guidance in the area of health and safety in the context of clinical pathology laboratories. Discusses actions employers must take relating to health and safety law. Other areas covered include: roles and responsibilities in the management of health and safety; carrying out risk assessments; biological agents including levels of containment; requirements for laboratory buildings; content of standard operating procedures; requirements when working with equipment; coverage of reviews of practices and procedures; requirements for labels and request forms for specimens; cleaning and waste disposal; staff training; health surveillance; procedures for incidents or accidents and performance review. Includes appendices 1-4.
Document History
This is a web version of Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities (second edition, published 2003). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE’s current printed version - produced July 2010.
ISBN
9780717625130
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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