Rashid, Najat.

Manual of laboratory safety : chemical, radioactive, and biosafety with biocides / Najat Rashid, MSc, PhD (UK), director, Federal Medical Laboratories, consultant, Clinical and Molecular Biochemist, Ministry of Health, United Arab Emirates, Ramnik Sood, MD (Path, Gold Medalist), consultant, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates ; foreword, Mansour Al-Zarouni. - First edition. - xii, 162 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155) and index.

Chapter One: Biosafety Laboratory biosafetyMicrobiological risk-assessmentLaboratories biosafety levelsPersonal protective equipment and clothingProcedure of putting on personal protective equipmentProcedure of removal of personal protective equipmentLaboratory animal facilitiesLaboratory equipmentLaboratory biosecurityLaboratory techniquesPacking and transportation of infectious substancesBiosafety and biotechnologyDisinfection and sterilizationThe biosafety officer and biosafety committeeEmergency services: whom to contact Chapter Two: Chemical Hazard Chemical safety levelsChemical safety symbolsGeneral safety precautionsChemical storageChemical storage groupsDisposal of chemical waste Chapter Three: Radioactive Materials Hazard Radioactive symbolRadiation measurementsPersonal safetyRadioactive material storageTransportation Chapter Four: Biosafety-Healthcare-associated Infections and Biocides MicroorganismsDisinfectionSterilizationBiocidesBiofilmPrionsDrug/biocide resistanceEfflux mechanismTypes of biocidesSites of action of different biocidesSites of action of bioshields productsBiosafety products of bioshields for hospitals and laboratoriesPhlebotomyINJECTA (TM)Hand disinfectionLaboratory glassware cleaning and disinfection Chapter Five: Healthcare Facilities: Waste Management Waste classificationsManagement of reusable instrumentsStaff protection measuresBibliography

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Biological laboratories--Safety measures.
Medical laboratories--Safety measures.
Laboratories--Safety measures.

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