Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates

The field of occupational health and safety constantly changes, especially as it pertains to biomedical research.

New infectious hazards are of particular importance at nonhuman-primate facilities.

For example, the discovery that B virus can be transmitted via a splash on a mucous membrane raises new concerns that must be addressed, as does the discovery of the Reston strain of Ebola virus in import quarantine facilities in the U.S.

The risk of such infectious hazards is best managed through a flexible and comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP) that can identify and mitigate potential hazards. Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates is intended as a reference for vivarium managers, veterinarians, researchers, safety professionals, and others who are involved in developing or implementing an OHSP that deals with nonhuman primates.

The book lists the important features of an OHSP and provides the tools necessary for informed decision-making in developing an optimal program that meets all particular institutional needs. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1. Introduction and Overview2. Background and Context for Occupational Health and Safety in theCare and Use of Nonhuman Primates3.

Identifying Infectious Hazards Associated with the Use ofNonhuman Primates in Research4.

Identifying Noninfectious Hazards5. Risk Assessment: Evaluating Risks to Human Health and Safety6.

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and RecommendationsApplicable to Nonhuman-Primate Research Facilities7.

Risk Management: The Principles Underlying the Design andImplementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Plan8.

Personnel Qualifications, Training, and Continuing Education9.

Postexposure Medical Treatment in Nonhuman-Primate FacilitiesReferencesAppendix A: Workshop SpeakersAppendix B: Committee Member Biographies