| Document ID (ISN) | 110521 |
| CIS number |
10-0098 |
| Year |
2010 |
| Convention or series no. |
NTP 821
|
| Author(s) |
Alonso Espadalé R.M., Solans Lampurlanés X., Constans Aubert A. |
| Title |
Veterinary centres: Occupational exposure to biological agents |
| Original title |
Centros veterinarios: exposición laboral a agentes biológicos [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2010. 6p. 11 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.insht.es/InshtWeb/Contenidos/Documentacion/FichasTecnicas/NTP/Ficheros/821a921/821%20web.pdf [in Spanish]
|
| Abstract |
This information note describes the main risk factors of exposure of the staff of veterinary centres (practices or clinics) to biological agents as well as preventive measures. It mainly concerns services in urban regions which treat pets. A table lists the main zoonoses related to these pets. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Spain; harmful substances; veterinary services; biological hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
zoonoses; personal protective equipment; limitation of exposure; handling of animals; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
Animal hazards
Zoonoses
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