A protocol system for testing biohazardous materials in an impact biomechanics research facility

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal

Volumn 60, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 629-634

  Duma, Stefan M ^a   Rudd, Rodney W ^a   Crandall, Jeff R ^a  

^a University of Virginia   (United States)

Author keywords

Biohazard; Bloodborne pathogen; Cadaver; Laboratory; Protocol; Safety

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CADAVER; DANGEROUS GOODS; HUMAN; INFECTION RISK; LABORATORY PERSONNEL; MATERIALS HANDLING; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD;

EID: 0032823384     PISSN: 00028894     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00028899908984483     Document Type: Article

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