A Call for Increased Focus on Reproductive Health within Lab Safety Culture.
J Am Chem Soc
; 143(32): 12422-12427, 2021 08 18.
Article
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| ID: mdl-34357754
ABSTRACT
The approach to reproductive health and safety in academic laboratories requires increased focus and a shift in paradigm. Our analysis of the current guidance from more than 100 academic institutions' Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHPs) indicates that the burden to implement laboratory reproductive health and safety practices is often placed on those already pregnant or planning conception. We also found inconsistencies in the classification of potential reproductive toxins by resources generally considered to be authoritative, adding further confusion. In the interest of human health and safe laboratory practice, we suggest straightforward changes that institutions and individual laboratories can make to address these present deficiencies Provide consistent and clear information to laboratory researchers about reproductive health and normalize the discussion of reproductive health among all researchers. Doing so will promote safer and more inclusive laboratory environments.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Compostos Orgânicos
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Pesquisadores
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Substâncias Perigosas
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Saúde Ocupacional
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Gestão da Segurança
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Laboratórios
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Chem Soc
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos