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COSHH and the Biologist

Synopsis
Shows how a new biology project is carried out to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. This project is concerned with metabolism and active transport in the mammalian gut, and special consideration has to be given to the unusual risks arising from work with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. There is also discussion of the need for medical surveillance when working with experimental animals, and of assessing the risks of work with microorganisms (salmonellae and Shigellae), using the categorisation scheme of the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
Sale; 1996 sale: £35.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses
Students, researchers and technicians who work in biology laboratories*
Subjects
Biology; Health & safety
Keywords
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988; hazardous materials; laboratory safety; safety measures

Credits

Producer
Chris Bright

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes
Closed down.

Sponsor

Name

University of London Safety Advisor

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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Notes
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