Guidelines Information sources

The Internet, for many professionals, has become a favorite, convenient source for free information. The Internet is a vehicle to access a diverse array of information sources, including federal and state government documents and regulations, statements, opinions and guidelines from associations and organizations, and pharmaceutical industry documents. While the Internet is indeed powerful, it is a retrieval mechanism and the WWW site itself is the resource to be considered for relevance to the current search. The convenience of WWW resources can be quickly overshadowed by the time invested in the search and following linkages. 

Basic and clinical research provides a continuous flow of biomedical information that enables practitioners to use medications more effectively and safely. The editors, authors, and publisher of this book have made every effort to ensure accuracy of information provided. However, it is the responsibility of all practitioners to assess the appropriateness of published drug therapy information, especially in light of the specific clinical situation and new developments in the field. The editors and authors have taken care to recommend dosages that are consistent with current published guidelines and other responsible literature. However, when dealing with new and unfamiliar drug therapies, students and practitioners should consult several appropriate information sources. 

No references were made to types of sources used to develop the proposed guideline information or the instruments to be used for dosage measurement. The quinine actinometer was not mentioned in this draft. 

There are two appendices in the standard which many employers may find helpful. Appendix A is a discussion of Health Hazards and Appendix B contains the Hazard Determination Guidelines and Sources. Appendix A states that the employer shall, when assessing the health hazard potential of a chemical for purposes of compliance with this standard, consider the scientifically well-established evidence of any type of health effect which may occur in any body system of his/her employees. The employer is encouraged to consult Appendix B for sources of information to assist him/her in conducting the hazard evaluation. 

Having a numeric criterion for tolerable risk would be everyone s choice when making decisions using absolute risk estimates. Unfortunately, no universally accepted or mandated criterion exists. Nevertheless, when attempting to establish risk guidelines satisfying the requirements described, an organization has a number of resources avail-able. 3 Some particularly valuable sources of information include ... 

Another publication produced by the Center for Chemical Process Safety, Guidelines for Investigating Chemical Process Incidents (CCPS, 1992d), is directed at achieving similar objectives but from a differing perspective and with differing emphasis. Both sources of information can be used in a complementary manner to improve the quality of data collection and incident analysis in the CPI. 

CMA), and the USDA are excellent sources of information relative to current regulatory activities which will impact both production agriculture and the setting of tolerances to ensure food safety. The purpose of this article is to summarize the key impacts of the 1996 OPPTS 860 Residue Chemistry Test Guideline series as they impact research associated with field production of RAC samples to be used in establishing safe tolerance limits for pesticides used in commercial agricultural production. 

An excellent source for information on treatment guidelines can be found at http //aidsinfo.nih.gov/. 

Literature. The publication of case reports in medical and scientific journals is an important primary source of information on ADRs. Many ADRs are noted in medical and scientific journals before they become well known. For example, the association of thalidomide with birth defects was first noted in a letter to the Lancet in 1961. The quality of ADR reports in the published literature can be variable and has been the subject of much criticism and correspondence, though guidelines have been promulgated for these (Jones, 1982). 

Table 12.6-1 lists the common indoor air pollutants, their sources and health impacts. Information for indoor VOCs is listed in a separate Table 12.6-2. A summary of indoor air quality standards and guidelines for different countries is presented in Table 12.6-3.

This section directs you to sources which either publish fact sheets or can help you find additional guidelines on topics related to isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. Due to space limitations, these sources are hsted in a concise manner. Do not hesitate to consult the following sources by either using the Internet hyperlink provided, or, in cases where the contact information is provided, contacting the pubhsher or author directly. 

One of the best ways to determine that potential is to examine the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), which by law in most jurisdictions must be provided by the manufacturer for any hazardous material used in the workplace and made available to the employees by plant management. The MSDS provides all the information necessary to determine the hazard potential and the requirements for control of any hazardous substance. Still other information can be found in the various guidelines published by the American Industrial Health Association, or by the U.S. National Safety Council, or by NIOSH (the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) or various other national, state, or provincial government bodies. (See Appendix II for information on sources.) Once you have an inventory, of course, you can start relating potential health problems to possible sources in particular areas. Also, in the process of preparing this report, you will begin to build an invaluable library that will stand you in good stead for further consideration of the problems at hand. 

While the Internet can be a very valuable source of information, it contains so much misinformation that it s almost criminal. Though we can t—and shouldn t—regulate what people put up on the Web, we can—and should—provide guidelines for citizens surfing the Web. Why not create a reliability index that measures the trustworthiness of websites Then the Web can truly be what it was meant to be an asset, and not a liability. 

Information on fire protection codes and standards are available from several sources, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the Eire Suppression Systems Association (ESSA), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Jurisdictions that provide requirements for fire protection include federal, state, and local agencies. This Guideline bridges the regulatory requirements and industry standards with practical application and provides ... 

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