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Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room.

Title Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room.
Author HSE. Health Services Advisory Committee
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2003
Length 50 pages
ISBN 0717622932
Price Exc. VAT £7.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed.
Notes supersedes 1991 HSAC publication entitled 'Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room' ISBN 0118854488
Abstract This guidance focuses on preventing and controlling infection risks in mortuary and post-mortem room practice. It is concerned with the handling, storage and examination of bodies and pathological specimens in hospitals and public mortuaries and in post-mortem rooms. In addition it provides advice to help employers manage the risk from such hazards as chemicals, electricity, manual handling, visual display screens and other ionising radiation. Contents: Introduction; Health and Safety management; Risk assessment; Mortuary facilities and building accommodation; Body reception; Safe working practices in the mortuary and post-mortem room; Post-mortem examination; Visitors and observers in the mortuary and post-mortem examination room; Cleaning and decontamination; Disposal of waste; Information, instruction, training and supervision; Health surveillance and immunisation; Checking what has been done; Appendices; References; Further information.
Keywords Guidance; Death; Storage; Hazards; Disinfectant; Sterilisation; The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; (COSHH); Spillage; Embalming; Undertakers; Hygiene; Ventilation; CJD; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.


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