Biorisk Management in Laboratories
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What is the primary purpose of biorisk management?

  • To minimize the identification and understanding of biohazards
  • To ensure the safety of laboratory workers and patients (correct)
  • To maximize profit from biological agents and toxins
  • To intentionally release biohazards for research purposes
  • What does Biorisk refer to?

  • Risks associated with nuclear waste
  • Risks associated with industrial accidents
  • Risks associated with biological toxins or infectious agents (correct)
  • Risks associated with chemical toxins or infectious agents
  • What are the sources of biorisk?

  • Intentional exposure to authorized access, accidental release, and proper use of biohazards
  • Intentional exposure to unauthorized access, accidental release, and proper use of biohazards
  • Unintentional exposure to unauthorized access, theft, and intentional unauthorized release (correct)
  • Unintentional exposure to unauthorized access, proper use of biohazards, and intentional unauthorized release
  • What is the AMP MODEL in biorisk management?

    <p>A model for risk assessment, mitigation, and performance evaluation procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in implementing a biorisk management process?

    <p>Risk Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BRM encompass?

    <p>Identification, understanding, and management aspects of a system in interrelated processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'hazard' in the context of risk assessment?

    <p>Anything with the potential to cause harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the likelihood of harm to occur, as an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage?

    <p>Threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying the at-risk hosts in risk assessment?

    <p>To review how at-risk hosts may be exposed to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of control involves physical changes in work stations, equipment, or production facilities to reduce or prevent exposure to hazards?

    <p>Engineering controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the least effective measure for controlling risks in a laboratory setting?

    <p>Personal Protective Equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the overall risk characterization in risk assessment involve?

    <p>Determining if risks are acceptable or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure involves the replacement of procedures or biological agents with similar entities in order to reduce risk?

    <p>Substitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performance evaluation in biorisk management system?

    <p>To ensure that the system is working as designed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do administrative controls refer to in risk assessment?

    <p>Policies used to control risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hazard assessment involve in risk assessment?

    <p>Identifying hazards and risks of biological agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Biorisk Management

    • The primary purpose of biorisk management is to minimize the risk of adverse effects on human health and the environment.

    Definition of Biorisk

    • Biorisk refers to the potential for harm or damage to humans, animals, plants, or the environment arising from the use of biological agents, including microorganisms, toxins, and recombinant nucleic acid molecules.

    Sources of Biorisk

    • The sources of biorisk include biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins, as well as genetic materials and recombinant nucleic acid molecules.

    AMP Model in Biorisk Management

    • The AMP MODEL is a framework for biorisk management that involves Assessment, Management, and Prevention of biorisks.

    Initial Step in Biorisk Management

    • The initial step in implementing a biorisk management process is to identify and assess the risks associated with biological agents and activities.

    BRM Encompasses

    • Biorisk Management (BRM) encompasses the identification of hazards, assessment of risks, and implementation of controls to mitigate or eliminate risks.

    Definition of Hazard

    • In the context of risk assessment, a hazard refers to a biological, chemical, physical, or ergonomic factor that has the potential to cause harm to people, animals, or the environment.

    Malevolence

    • Malevolence refers to the likelihood of harm to occur, as an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage.

    Identifying At-Risk Hosts

    • The purpose of identifying the at-risk hosts in risk assessment is to determine the individuals or populations that are most susceptible to harm from biological agents.

    Engineering Controls

    • Engineering controls involve physical changes in work stations, equipment, or production facilities to reduce or prevent exposure to hazards.

    Least Effective Measure

    • The least effective measure for controlling risks in a laboratory setting is personal protective equipment (PPE).

    Risk Characterization

    • The overall risk characterization in risk assessment involves evaluating the likelihood and impact of harm or damage from biological agents.

    Substitution

    • Substitution involves replacing procedures or biological agents with similar entities in order to reduce risk.

    Performance Evaluation

    • The purpose of performance evaluation in biorisk management system is to monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk controls and identify areas for improvement.

    Administrative Controls

    • Administrative controls refer to policies, procedures, and guidelines that are implemented to reduce or prevent exposure to hazards.

    Hazard Assessment

    • Hazard assessment involves identifying and evaluating the hazards associated with biological agents and activities.

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