title: Management of health and safety in carcinogenesis bioassay programs.
abstract: Working with proven or potential chemical carcinogens on a routine basis presents complex safety and health problems. These are compounded when a number of laboratories under separate managements are brought together under a centrally supervised study. This paper presents the types of hazards encountered in such a program and describes the approach used in its overall management. Significant improvements in worker health and safety are being achieved through a centrally-coordinated system of self-assessments, hazard surveys, facility monitoring, and chemical control evaluations.
authors.affiliation: Tracor Jitco, Inc., Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Beres
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Jurinski
mesh_terms: D001681:Biological Assay; D002273:Carcinogens; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens