Biosafety in the Laboratory
Author | : Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 1989-01-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780309039758 |
ISBN-10 | : 0309039754 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Download or read book Biosafety in the Laboratory written by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biosafety in the Laboratory is a concise set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. The consensus of top experts in laboratory safety, this volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high- and low-risk biological agents (including the highest-risk materials handled in labs today), presents the "seven basic rules of biosafety," addresses special issues such as the shipping of dangerous materials, covers waste disposal in detail, offers a checklist for administering laboratory safetyâ€"and more.