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January 2, 2008 | Volume 2, Issue 1

Repetition Getting to You?
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FEATURE ARTICLE

Common Pitfalls in the Development of Animal Research Facilities (Featured TurnKey Conference Session)
Donald G. McKay, Director, Biosciences Animal Service, University of Alberta and David H. Neil, Past University Veterinarian, University of Colorado and University of Alberta, consultants on animal facility design will be featured speakers at the Turnkey Conference, April 17-18, 2008 in Baltimore, MD.
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LAB SAFETY TIP #15

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IN THE MAGAZINE

The Safety Guys: Guidelines for an Effective Exposure Control Plan
by Vince McLeod, CIH and Glenn Ketcham, CIH
Working in biological containment facilities or with infectious agents is serious business. The research performed usually entails indigenous or exotic agents with potential for severe or lethal disease. Two examples of infectious pathogens that have received a lot of attention recently are yellow fever and West Nile virus. Obviously, if released they have the potential to cause extensive harm or damage to people, the environment, and the community. Needless to say we do not want these agents to get out into the community nor do we want our employees that are working in these areas to be in harm's way.

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