Biomedical subjects

Paul Tearle

Publications and source records attributed to Paul Tearle.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2003

Decontamination by fumigation.

Since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on September 11th 2001, and the subsequent deliberate release of anthrax spores into the postal system of the USA, NHS hospitals and microbiology pathology laboratories have had to consider how they would respond to a release of a hazardous biological agent. This article looks at the procedure of fumigation of a known contaminated area following spillage or handling of a biological agent, and considers the additional problems that would occur should areas outside a laboratory, such as hospital wards or ambulances, require fumigation.

Bioterrorism↗

PubMed2002

Work related stress.

A number of reports and investigations, taken together, suggest that stress at work is responsible for around 6.5 million lost working days. It affects 1 in 5 of all workers (5 million in Britain). The concomitant cost to employers is put at around 370 million Pounds. As workplace stress is to be the theme for the European week for Health and Safety, commencing 14th October 2002, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Health Education Boards have started several initiatives to address the problem. This article looks at how to recognise stressful situations and considers what advice and help should be given to employees. It reports on recent landmark legal rulings that will determine how employers should manage stress at work in the future.

Humans↗

PubMed2002

Occupational exposure limits: options for change.

The Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances has produced a discussion document on the future of occupational exposure limits for hazardous chemicals. The HSC wish to see changes made in the way standards which determine the amount of substance allowable in workplace air are implemented. The objective of the review and change is to ensure that protection of workers' health is continually improved as new and changing standards are announced. This article looks at the problems associated with the implementation of the current standards and the options proposed for change.

Guidelines as Topic↗