| Document ID (ISN) | 73648 |
| CIS number |
99-1684 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0095-6562 - Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Salazar G.J., DeJohn C.A., Hansrote R., Key O.R. |
| Title |
A bloodborne pathogen program in civilian aircraft accident investigation |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1999, Vol.70, No.2, p.146-152. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
Problems associated with the implementation of OSHA regulations concerning protection against exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) during investigation of aircraft accidents are discussed. The regulations present significant challenges in terms of implementing a programme which was primarily envisioned to affect personnel in traditional healthcare delivery facilities. Unanticipated issues include heat related conditions, performance of physically demanding work in cumbersome gear and biohazard trash disposal from remote sites. The Federal Aviation Administration, in close cooperation with other Federal agencies, developed a training and administrative programme to meet the requirements of the OSHA BBP rule as it relates to the unique environment of an aircraft accident site. The programme has been implemented and successfully tested under actual field conditions at several major aviation accidents that have occurred recently. Topics: accident investigation; air transport; biological hazards; disposal of harmful waste; infection control; infectious hepatitis; legislation; occupational accidents; personal protective equipment; USA. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; infection control; accident investigation; biological hazards; air transport |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; USA; legislation; personal protective equipment; infectious hepatitis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Accident investigation
Air transportation
Biological hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
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