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Technical Report 
[Thanatopraxy: State of the practice and occupational hazards] 
Guez-Chailloux, M; Puymeral, P; Le Bâcle, C 
2005 
Guez-Chailloux, M; Puymeral, P; Le Bâcle, C 
CIS/06/00850 
No 
104 
French 
There are approximately 1000 thanatopraxy (embalming) practitioners in France. Exposures vary as a function of the state of the body and the premises in which the treatment takes place. This article provides a review of the profession and identifies occupational hazards. Contents: historical review and current state of the occupation; regulations; occupational tasks and conditions of work; occupational hazards (biological, chemical, organizational and psychosocial hazards); preventive measures (safety training, ventilation, skin and respiratory protection, safe work practices). 
biological hazards; embalming; funeral services; health hazards; toxic substances; conditions of work; formaldehyde; France; fungi; javel water; legal aspects; methanol; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; tuberculosis; viruses; Commerce, services, offices; Industries and occupations; Periodical articles 
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