A worldwide survey of management practices in laboratory animal allergy.
A questionnaire survey of laboratory animal facilities sought to determine employer practices and policies regarding allergy to laboratory animals. Information from 159 American institutions and 93 facilities from 20 other nations indicates that an effective program to control the problem of occupational allergy to laboratory animals remains to be developed.
D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory / Q000276:immunology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires