Protecting investigators from exposure to Bacillus anthracis using personal protective equipment

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Protecting investigators from exposure to Bacillus anthracis using personal protective equipment

10/22/2001
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Series: HAN ; 040

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Monday, October 22, 2001, 0:00 EDT (12:00 PM EDT)

CDCHAN-00040-2001-10-22-ADV-N

NIOSH personnel and other investigators at risk for exposure to Bacillus anthracis, the organism causing anthrax, should wear protective personal equipment (PPE), including respiratory devices, protective clothing, and gloves. The items described below are similar to those used by emergency personnel responding to incidents involving letters or packages. Responders need to use greater levels of protection in responding to incidents involving unknown conditions or those involving aerosol-generating devices.

Event Type: anthrax terrorism event

Context: general information

Event Type: Man-made

Agent Type: bacteria

Specify Agent (Name): anthrax

International: no

Intentional/Unintentional: intentional
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Bacillus Anthracis Emergency Responders Protective Devices
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HAN ; 040
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HAN Health Advisory
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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United States
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Health Alert Network (HAN)
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