Chemical hazards in the biotechnology industry.
The modern biotechnology industry employs thousands of people and is growing rapidly. The numbers of toxic chemicals encountered are substantial and the applications are largely novel. Health care professionals face a formidable task in identifying occupational hazards and safeguarding the health of employees.
Ducatman
A M
AM
Environmental Medical Service, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 02139.
Coumbis
J J
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D001709:Biotechnology; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D016272:Occupational Health; D012997:Solvents
D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D012997:Solvents