Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room. 2nd edition
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Focuses mainly on preventing and controlling infection risks in mortuary and post-mortem room practice. It is concerned with the handling, storage and examination of bodies and pathological specimens in hospital and public mortuaries and in post-mortem rooms. Some information is applicable to similar facilities, such as veterinary post-mortem suites.
Document History
Superseded by 'Managing infection risks when handling the deceased. Guidance for the mortuary, post-mortem room and funeral premises and during exhumation' (HSE, 2018). First published 1996.
ISBN
9780717622931
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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