       Document 1112
 DOCN  M9591112
 TI    What's new in managing health hazards in pathology departments.
 DT    9509
 AU    Andrion A; Pira E; Division of Pathological Anatomy and Histopathology,
       City; Hospital, Asti, Italy.
 SO    Pathol Res Pract. 1994 Dec;190(12):1214-23. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95312443
 AB    Health hazards related to activities performed in pathology departments
       have represented, in recent years, an increasing concern among
       pathologists and pathology technicians. The major occupational health
       problems encountered in pathology departments are reviewed. They include
       biological hazards (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV, other infectious
       diseases), chemical hazards (formaldehyde, xylene(s), aromatic amines,
       methacrylates, glutaraldehyde, latex) and physical hazards (cut
       injuries, accidental fires, radiation). Current data suggest that
       infections (particularly, tuberculosis and hepatitis) still represent
       the more relevant risk. Exposure to HIV and Creutzfeldt-Jakob agent may
       be highly harmful but containment measures have been proven to be
       effective. The actual adverse effects due to chemicals seem to be less
       alarming than was previously believed. Attaining a safe work environment
       is an inherent element of good quality assurance management. This task
       is largely a matter of information, education, organization and common
       sense. Well-designed premises, efficient equipment and well-trained
       personnel are the keys to preventing and minimizing hazardous exposures.
       In order to provide current information that may be used by pathology
       staff to implement the functional quality of the workplace,
       organizational and preventive measures are described.
 DE    Accident Prevention  Hazardous Substances  Hospital Administration
       Infection Control  Organizational Objectives  *Pathology Department,
       Hospital  Preventive Medicine/METHODS  Safety Management/*TRENDS
       JOURNAL ARTICLE

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