Jay Brakensiek, President
Southern California American Industrial Hygiene Association
Industrial Hygienists may be called upon to provide assistance in the area of bioterrorism. Issues of Homeland Security, the security of mail, and general responses to potential biological agents are new areas for most industrial hygienists. There are a number of organizations that have guidance on their websites regarding the biohazards of anthrax, and other agents. Here is a brief list of some useful sources:
Federal Bureau of Investigation http://www.fbi.gov/
Center for Disease Control – U. S. Government http://www.cdc.gov/
Office of Homeland Security information
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/10/20011008.html
U.S. Postal Service, Safety and Security of Mail
http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/serviceupdates.htm
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