| Title |
Anaesthetic agents. |
| SubTitle |
Controlling exposure under COSHH. |
| Author |
HSC, Health Services Advisory Committee |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1995 |
| Length |
18 pages |
| ISBN |
0717610438 |
| Notes |
NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN PRINTED FORMAT, TO BE WEB ONLY APPROX MARCH 2007 |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance for health services employers and health care professionals and all those who are involved in health and safety management how to comply with the key parts of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH) and with the Occupational Exposure Standards (OESs) for the four anaesthetic agents - nitrous oxide, halothane, enflurane and isoflurane. Contents: Effects of exposure to anaesthetic agents; COSHH; Occupational exposure standards; Safety representatives; Advice on complying with key aspects of the COSHH Regulations; Recommended control measures. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Health services; Exposure; Inhalation analgesia; Obstetrics; Dentistry; Recovery rooms; Control measures; Training |