| Document ID (ISN) | 103700 |
| CIS number |
04-722 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
NTP 585-2001
|
| Author(s) |
Alonso Espadalé R.M., Constans Aubert A. |
| Title |
Biological risk prevention in laboratories: Work with bacteria |
| Original title |
Prevención del riesgo biológico en el laboratorio: trabajo con bacterias [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2001. 6p. Illus. 10 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://internet.mtas.es/Insht/ntp/ntp_585.htm [in Spanish]
|
| Abstract |
This information note covers the prevention of biological hazards in laboratories during work involving bacteria. It lists the main species that may be pathogenic for exposed workers along with the level of biological security required during their handling. Contents: applicable legislation; general characteristics of bacteria; main bacterial agents that are pathogenic for humans; risks incurred in laboratories and precautions to be taken; list of bacteria and their risk class. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
laboratories; biological hazards; pathogenic bacteria; Spain |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
tetanus; colibacilli; tuberculosis; tularaemia; plant safety and health organization; containment; classification; data sheet; anthrax |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
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