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3. Recommended Guidelines for Controlling Safety Hazards in Hospitals
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3.3 REFERENCES

ACGIH (1986). Industrial ventilation: a manual of recommended practice. Cincinnati, OH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Committee on Industrial Ventilation.

AHA/NSC (1983). Safety guide for health care institutions. 3rd edition. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association and National Safety Council.

Axelsson G. Jeansson S. et al. (1980). Pregnancy abnormalities among personnel at a virological laboratory. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 1(2):129-137.

CAP (1982). Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories. Skokie, IL: College of American Pathologists.

CDC (1979). Q-Fever at a university research center - California. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 28(28):333-334.

CDC-NIH (1984). Biosafety guidelines for microbiological and biomedical laboratories. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, DHHS (CDC) Publication No. 84-8395.

CFR. Code of Federal Regulations. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, Office of the Federal Register.

Colligan MJ, Smith MJ, et al. (1977). Occupational incidence rate of mental health disorders. Journal of Human Stress 3(3):34-39.

Collins CH (1980). Laboratory acquired infections. Medical Laboratory Sciences 37:291-298.

Eger El, II (1985). Nitrous oxide, N2O. New York, NY: Elsevier Science Publishing Company.

EPA (1985). Guidance for controlling asbestos containing materials in buildings. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 560/5-85-02A.

Ericson A, Kallen B. et al. (1984). Delivery outcome of women working in laboratories during pregnancy. Archives of Environmental Health 39(1):5-10.

Fire Journal (1970). Hospitals: a fire record. Fire Journal 64(2):14-27.

Forester G. Lewy R (1983). Pipetter's shoulder - Hazard lilt Journal of Occupational Medicine 25(5):356.

Friedman RC, Kornfeld DS, et al. (1973). Psychological problems associated with sleep deprivation in interns. Journal of Medical Education 48(5):436-441.

F Goldberg HE, Kohn HS, et al. (1980). Diagnosis and management of low back pain. Occupational Health and Safety 49(6):14-30.

Griffin P. Klun CL (1980). Laboratory stress: what causes it? American Journal of Medical Technology 46 (7):490-494.

Health Alert (1978). The hazards of hospital work. Health Alert (Newsletter of the Labour Council of Metropolitan Toronto) 3(1):1-2.

Hotchin J. Sikora E, et al. (1974). Lymphocytic choriomeningitis in a hamster colony causes infection of hospital personnel. Science 185(4157):1173-1174.

Hricko A, Brunt M (1976). Working for your life: a woman's guide to job health hazards. San Francisco, CA: Labor Occupational Health Program and Public Citizen's Health Research Group.

Jensen RC (1986). Work-related back injuries among nursing personnel in New York. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society--30th annual meeting. Santa Monica, CA: Human Factors Society.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (1987). Plant Technology and Safety Management Series. Standards Interpretation 3:19.

Lavelle A (1979). Toxic substances in teaching and research laboratories. Prepared for the members of the American Association of Anatomists annual meeting in Hollywood, Florida.

Lloyd P. Torling C, et al. (1987). The handling of patients; a guide for nurses. 2nd edition. United Kingdom: Back Pain Association and The Royal College of Nursing.

Meirik 0, Kallen B. et al. (1979). Major malformations in infants born of women who worked in laboratories while pregnant. Lancet 2(8133):91.

Hinuk GY, Waggoner JG, et al. (1982). Pipetter's thumb. N Eng J Ned NFPA (1983). National Fire Codes. 16 volumes. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.

NIOSH (1975). Development and evaluation of methods for the elimination of waste anesthetic gases and vapors in hospitals. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DREW (NIOSH) Publication No. 75-137.

NIOSH (1976). Current intelligence bulletin 13: explosive azide hazard. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DREW (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-127.

NIOSH (1977). Criteria for a recommended standard: occupational exposure to waste anesthetic gases and vapors. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DREW (NIOSH) Publication No. 77-140.

NIOSH (1981a). Potential health effects of video display terminals. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 81-129.

NIOSH (1981b). Work practices guide for manual lifting. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 81-122.

NIOSH (1984). Request for assistance in preventing electrocutions of workers in fast food restaurants. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 85-104.

NIOSH (1986). Criteria for a recommended standard: occupational exposure to hot environments, revised criteria 1986. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-113.

NIOSH (1987). Current intelligence bulletin 48: organic solvent neurotoxicity. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National - Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 87-104.

NIOSH (1988). Criteria for a recommended standard: welding, brazing, and thermal cutting. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 88-110.

NIOSH-EPA (1986). A guide to respiratory protection for the asbestos abatement industry. Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA-560-OPTS-86-001.

Olishifski JB (1979). Fundamentals of industrial hygiene, 2nd ad. Chicago: National Safety Council, 5th printing 1983:1007-9.

Pike M (1976). Laboratory-associated infections: summary and analysis of 3921 cases. Health Laboratory Science 13(2):105-114.

Reich AR, Harris LE (1979). A chemical laboratory safety audit. Safety 56(12):371-373.

Saidman LJ, Smith NT (1984). Monitoring Occupational Exposure to Inhalation Anesthetics. Stoneham, MA: Butterworth Publishers, pp. 367-403.

Steere NV (1971). CRC Handbook of laboratory safety. West Palm Beach, FL: CRC Press Inc.

Stoner DL, Swathers JB, et al. (1982). Engineering a safe hospital ~environment. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

Stultz M (1987). Written communication to Lawrence F. Mazzuckelli, December 9, 1987.

Whitcher C (1987). Occupational exposure to inhalation anesthetics: an update. Plant technology and safety management series, No. 4. Chicago, IL: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, pp. 35-45.

3.4 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

3.4.1 General Safety

Boll A (1975). Hospitals harbor hazards ignored in fight for life. International Journal of Occupational Health and Safety 44(5):26-29, 66.

CRC Press (1975). Handbook of environmental control. Volume V. Hospital and health care facilities. Cleveland, OH: CRC Press.

Federation of American Hospitals (1977). Risk management manual: a guide to safety, loss control and malpractice prevention for hospitals. Little Rock, AR: The Federation.

Hefferin EA, Hill BJ (1976). Analyzing nursing's work-related injuries. American Journal of Nursing 76(6):924-927.

Matwes GJ (1973). Loss control: a safety guidebook for trades and services. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold.

NIOSH (1978). Health and safety guide for hospitals. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DREW (NIOSH) Publication No. 78-150.

Ontario Hospital Association (1979). Occupational Health and Safety Manual for Health Care Institutions. Ontario, Canada: The Association.

Pergamon Press (1980). Handbook for environmental health and safety. Volume 1. New York, NY: Pergamon Press.

Stanley PE (ed) (1981). CRC handbook of hospital safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

3.4.2 Back Injuries

Ayoub MA (1982). Control of manual lifting hazards: I. Training in safe handling. Journal of Occupational Medicine 24(8):573-577.

Ayoub MA (1982). Control of manual lifting hazards: II. Job redesign. Journal of Occupational Medicine 24(9):668-676.

Ayoub MA (1982). Control of manual lifting hazards: III. Preemployment screening. Journal of Occupational Medicine 24(10):751-761.

Chaffin DB, Herrin GO, et al. (1978). Preemployment strength testing: an updated position. Journal of Occupational Medicine 20(6):403-408.

Harber P. Billet E, et al. (1985). Occupational low-back pain in hospital nurses. Journal of Occupational Medicine 27(7):518-524.

Snook SH, Campanelli RA, et al. (1978). A study of three preventive approaches to low back injury. Journal of Occupational Medicine 20(7):478-481.

3.4.3 Fires and Emergency Plans

NFPCA (1978). A basic guide for fire prevention and control master planning. Washington, DC: National Fire Prevention and Control Administration, NTIS Accession No. PB-277-4602.

National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (1973). America burning. The Commission.

National Fire Safety and Research Office (1977). Learning from fire: a fire protection primer for architects. Washington, DC: The Office, NTIS Accession No. PB-283-1634.

Spalding CK (1976). Frequency, cause and prevention of hospital fires. American Fire Protection Association Journal 1(2):14-18.

Stollard P (19843. Development of a points scheme to assess fire safety in hospitals. Fire Safety 7(2):145-153.

3.4.4 Compressed Gases

Compressed Gas Association (1978). Safe handling of compressed gases. Pamphlet P-1. New York, NY: The Association.

Compressed Gas Association (1978). Standards for visual inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Pamphlet C-6. New York, NY: The Association.

3.4.5 Electrical Safety

Roth RR, Teltscher ES, Kane IN (1975). Electrical safety in health care facilities. New York, NY: Academic Press.

Stoner DL, Feldtman Rid, et al. (1978). An alternative approach to hospital electrical safety. Journal of Clinical Engineering 3(2):179.

Weibell FJ (1974). Electrical safety in the hospital. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2(2):126-148.

3.4.6 Security

Isler C (1983). Hospital security: the burden is still on you. RN (for Managers) 46(8):54, 56-58.

New Zealand Hospital (1983). Hospital security. New Zealand Hospital 35(1):18.

New Zealand Hospital (1984). Health care facilities pose special problems of protection. New Zealand Hospital 36(2):20-24.

Schrader BR, Schrader GD (1984). Hospital security: the future is now. Journal of Health and Human Resources Administration 6(3):361-372.

3.4.7 Hospital Departments

APHA (1967). Control of infectious diseases in General Hospital. New York, NY: American Public Health Association.

Askrog V, Harvald B (1970). Teratogenic effect of inhalation anesthetics. Nordic Medicine 83(16):498-500.

Bertz EJ, di Monda R. et al. (1976). Viewing the hospital as a work environment. Hospitals 50(20):107-112.

Callan JP (ed) (1983). The physician: a professional under stress. Norwalk, CT: Appleton-Century-Crofts.

Cohen EN (1981). Anesthetic exposure in the workplace. Littleton, PSG Publishing.

Colligan MJ (1983). Shiftwork: health and performance effects. In: Rom WN, ed. Environmental and occupational medicine. Boston, MA: Little, Brown, and Co.

Collins CH (1983). Laboratory-acquired infections: history, incidence, causes and prevention. Woburn, MA: Butterworth Publishers.

Commission on Laboratory Inspection and Accreditation (1974). Standards for accreditation of medical laboratories. Skokie, IL: College of American Pathologists.

Committee on Conservation of Hearing (1969). Guide for conservation of hearing in noise. Dallas, TX: American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.

Czeisler CA, Moore-Ede MC, et al. (1982). Rotating shift work schedules that disrupt sleep are improved by applying circadian principles. Science 217(4558):460-463.

Dorsch JA, Dorsch SE (1975). Understanding anesthesia equipment: construction, care and complications. Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins Co.

Douglass BE (1971). Health problems of hospital employees. Journal of Occupational Medicine 13(12):555-560.

Ellis B (1976). Frequently occurring accidents can be prevented in the laundry. Hospitals 50(9):86, 88-90.

Falk SA, Woods NF (1973). Hospital noise levels and potential hazards. New England Journal of Medicine 289(15):774-781.

Ferris EJ (1960). Care and breeding of laboratory animals. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.

Flury PA (1978). Environmental health and safety in the hospital laboratory. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Friedman RC, Bigger JT, et al. (1971). The intern and sleep loss. New England Journal of Medicine 285(4):201-203.

Grandjean E, Vigiliani E (eds) (1980). Ergonomic aspects of video display terminals. London, England: Taylor and Francis, Ltd.

Gray-Toft P. Anderson JO (1981). Stress among hospital nursing staff: its causes and effects. Social Science Medicine 15(5):639-647.

Haglund K (1982). The occupational hazards of a medical education. New Physician 5:18-22.

Lutsky IL, Kalbileisch JH et al. (1983). Occupational allergy to laboratory animals: employer practices. Journal of Occupational Medicine 25(5)372-376.

McCue JO (1982). The effects of stress on physicians and their medical practice. New England Journal of Medicine 306(8):458-463.

NIH (1976). Biological safety manual for research involving oncogenic viruses. Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, DHEW (NIH) Publication No. 76-1165.

NIOSH (1980). Compendium of materials for noise control. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 80-116.

Price, LeServe et al. (1981). Biological hazards: the hidden threat. London, England: Nelson/Trinity Press.

Ruben HL (1980). The recognition and management of the dangerous patient. Connecticut Medicine 44(12):770-773.

Stammerjohn LW, Smith MJ et al. (1981). Evaluation of work station design factors in VDT operations. Human Factors 23(4):401-412.

Strandberg M, Sanback K et al. (1978). Spontaneous abortions among women in a hospital laboratory. Lancet 1(8060):384-385.

Van Wagoner R. Maguire NA (1977). Study of hearing loss among employees in a large urban hospital. Canadian Journal of Public Health 68(6):511-512.

Vanzee BE, Douglas RG, et al. (1975). Lymphocytic choriomeningitis in university hospital personnel. American Journal of Medicine 58(6):803-809.

Winget CM, La Dou J (1980). Rotational shiftwork. In: Zenz C (ed). Developments in occupational medicine. Chicago, IL: Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc.

Yager JW (1973). Congenital malformations and environmental influence: the occupational environment of laboratory workers. Journal of Occupational Medicine 15(9):724-728.

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