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Document ID (ISN)56252
CIS number 91-1366
Year 1990
Convention or series no. NSC Data Sheet I-679 Rev.90
Title Disposal of potentially contaminated animal wastes
Bibliographic information National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, 1990. 4p. 22 ref.
Abstract This data sheet is a revision of the 1984 edition (CIS 85-1003). It outlines the planning and procedures necessary for safe handling and disposal of potentially contaminated animal wastes in biomedical laboratory facilities, veterinary, clinical, research or teaching institutions, animal quarantine units, and other facilities where diseased animals are housed.
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; laboratories; contamination; experimental animals; zoonoses; USA
Descriptors (secondary) personal protective equipment; veterinary services; research establishments; data sheet; safety and health training; medical supervision
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Biological hazards
Browse category(ies) Waste collection and disposal
Animal hazards
Zoonoses