| Title |
Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room. |
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| Author |
HSE. Health Services Advisory Committee |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
50 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717622932 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£7.50 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Edition |
2nd ed. |
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| Notes |
supersedes 1991 HSAC publication entitled 'Safe working and the prevention of infection in the mortuary and post-mortem room' ISBN 0118854488 |
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| 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. |
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| 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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