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Many health care workers are unaware of the potential
health hazards associated with waste anesthetic gases in
their work environment. This makes them more vulnerable to illness. The following
references provide information and guidance about anesthetic gases and workplace
exposures. Sampling and analytical methods are also covered.
Hazard Recognition
- Waste
Anesthetic Gases. OSHA Fact Sheet 91-38. Provides a basic overview of waste anesthetic gases, including
engineering, work practice, and administrative controls that can
be implemented to reduce waste anesthetic gas exposures in
anesthetizing locations. Medical surveillance and personal air
sampling are also discussed.
- Controlling
Exposures to Nitrous Oxide During Anesthetic Administration.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Publication No. 94-100, (1994). Presents
control measures for preventing or greatly reducing exposure
to nitrous oxide (N2O) during the administration
of anesthetic gas.
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Nitrous Oxide. National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic.
Sampling and Analysis
- Index
of Sampling and Analytical Methods. OSHA. Provides an alphabetical
listing of chemicals that have either a validated or partially
validated OSHA method. Some of the chemicals relevant to anesthetics
are listed below:
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Chemical Sampling Information. OSHA. Presents, in concise
form, data on a large number of chemical substances that may be
encountered in industrial hygiene investigations.
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