The human hand is a marvel of design, construction and operation. It is subject to damage by chemicals, physical and mechanical forces. There are 29 bones, 3 major nerves and 2,500 nerve endings per

When reviewing the following recommendations, remember that tests are conducted under laboratory conditions, and that actual workplace conditions usually dictate a combination of performance

Class II biological safety cabinets were invented in the 1970s for the purpose of protecting the agents in use, operator and the environment from aerosols of hazardous biological agents produced

There are three classes of biological safety cabinets: Class I, II and III. A Class I cabinet protects the operator and the environment while a Class II cabinet additionally protects the materials in

Biological safety cabinets will need repair if the operator determines that the airflow and airflow patterns have changed which will usually activate a cabinet alarm. More commonly, biosafety cabinets

This document presents information on the design, selection, function and use of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), which are the primary means of containment developed for working safely with

The plan describes policies and procedures that make up the Tufts University Biological and Regulated Medical Waste Plan. Included are procedures for collecting, handling and processing Regulated

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has identified 13 carcinogens and 12 toxic chemicals that require preventive occupational medical services including preplacement exams, annual exams