Changes in Work Practices for Safe Use of Formaldehyde in a University-Based Anatomy Teaching and Research Facility

Changes in Work Practices for Safe Use of Formaldehyde in a University-Based Anatomy Teaching and Research Facility

Anatomy teaching and research relies on the use of formaldehyde (FA) as a preservation agent for human and animal tissues. Due to the recent classification of FA as a carcinogen, university hospitals are facing a challenge to (further) reduce exposure to FA. The aim of this study was to reduce expos...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Paul T. J. Scheepers, Martien H. F. Graumans, Gwendolyn Beckmann, Maurice van Dael, Rob B. M. Anzion, Maarten Melissen, Nicole Pinckaers, Luuk van Wel, Laurie M. A. de Werdt, Vera Gelsing, Albert van Linge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
occupational hygiene
carcinogenicity
exposure assessment
risk assessment
risk management
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/9/2049

Internet

http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/9/2049

Similar Items