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What is the primary goal of risk assessment in biosafety implementation?
What is the primary goal of risk assessment in biosafety implementation?
What are the two types of risk assessments conducted in the lab?
What are the two types of risk assessments conducted in the lab?
What is the second step in conducting a risk assessment?
What is the second step in conducting a risk assessment?
What is a critical factor involved in risk assessment?
What is a critical factor involved in risk assessment?
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What is the final step in conducting a risk assessment?
What is the final step in conducting a risk assessment?
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What is the purpose of identifying risks outside the lab?
What is the purpose of identifying risks outside the lab?
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What is the primary goal of a biological risk assessment?
What is the primary goal of a biological risk assessment?
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What is the purpose of biosafety risk assessment?
What is the purpose of biosafety risk assessment?
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What is the outcome of a biological risk assessment?
What is the outcome of a biological risk assessment?
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What is the difference between biosafety and biosecurity risk assessments?
What is the difference between biosafety and biosecurity risk assessments?
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What is the purpose of estimating the likelihood of exposure to an agent?
What is the purpose of estimating the likelihood of exposure to an agent?
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What is the final step in the risk assessment process?
What is the final step in the risk assessment process?
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What is the purpose of BioRAM?
What is the purpose of BioRAM?
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What is the outcome of risk evaluation in an institution?
What is the outcome of risk evaluation in an institution?
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What is a factor that influences risk evaluation and acceptance?
What is a factor that influences risk evaluation and acceptance?
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What is the name of the iPhone app for risk assessment?
What is the name of the iPhone app for risk assessment?
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What is the process of determining whether a risk is high or low, and whether it’s acceptable or not?
What is the process of determining whether a risk is high or low, and whether it’s acceptable or not?
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What is the relationship between an institution's risk tolerance and its resource allocation?
What is the relationship between an institution's risk tolerance and its resource allocation?
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What type of Mycobacterium tuberculosis does the lab worker discover in the culture?
What type of Mycobacterium tuberculosis does the lab worker discover in the culture?
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Why does the local animal rights group want to steal the XDR culture?
Why does the local animal rights group want to steal the XDR culture?
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How can the risk of exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis be lowered in a laboratory?
How can the risk of exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis be lowered in a laboratory?
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What would be the effect of implementing strict physical security measures in the laboratory?
What would be the effect of implementing strict physical security measures in the laboratory?
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How can the consequences of exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis be lowered?
How can the consequences of exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis be lowered?
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What is the goal of biosafety and biosecurity measures?
What is the goal of biosafety and biosecurity measures?
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What is the primary goal of estimating the likelihood of adverse effects in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary goal of estimating the likelihood of adverse effects in a laboratory setting?
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What is the purpose of considering modifying factors in estimating the likelihood of adverse effects?
What is the purpose of considering modifying factors in estimating the likelihood of adverse effects?
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What is the definition of a 'Marginal' consequence in a laboratory setting?
What is the definition of a 'Marginal' consequence in a laboratory setting?
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What is the score given to a hazard that is expected to occur in most circumstances?
What is the score given to a hazard that is expected to occur in most circumstances?
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What is the purpose of Step 2 in the risk assessment process?
What is the purpose of Step 2 in the risk assessment process?
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What is the relationship between Step 2 and Step 3 in the risk assessment process?
What is the relationship between Step 2 and Step 3 in the risk assessment process?
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Study Notes
Risk Assessment
- Based on scientific facts, risk assessment allows for consistent decision-making despite uncertainty and incomplete data.
- Factors involved in risk assessment: past experience, receiving environment, socio-economics, cultural, religious, national policies, and public perception.
- Risk assessment can be subjective in nature.
Conducting a Risk Assessment
- Identify potential adverse effects on human and animal health and/or the environment.
- Estimate the likelihood of these adverse effects being realized.
- Evaluate the consequences should the identified effects be realized (the risk).
- Consider appropriate risk-management strategies.
- Estimate the overall potential environmental impact.
Step 1: Identify Risks
- Identify biological agents and factors that can modify the risk.
- Identify main routes of transmission and how to modify the risk.
- Consider risks outside the lab, including risks to the community and biosecurity threats.
Step 2: Estimate the Likelihood of Adverse Effects
- Identifies possible pathways and likelihood of a hazard leading to adverse effects.
- Takes into consideration agent characteristics, handling and use procedures, and modifying factors.
Step 3: Estimate the Consequences
- Evaluates the magnitude of the consequences of the possible adverse effects.
- Consequences vary on a case-by-case basis, depending on the agent and activity involved.
Levels of Likelihood and Consequences
- Likelihood levels: Highly Unlikely, Unlikely, Likely, Highly Likely.
- Consequence levels: Minimal, Marginal, Moderate, High, Very High.
Risk Mitigation
- Risk can be modified by mitigation measures such as personal protective equipment, vaccines, physical barriers, and availability of therapeutics.
- Mitigation measures can lower the likelihood and consequences of risk.
Biorisk Management
- Biorisk management involves assessment, mitigation, and performance.
- Risk assessment is an analytical procedure to characterize biological risks in a facility or operation.
- Biological risk assessments can be classified into biosafety and biosecurity risk assessments.
Biological Risk Assessment Tools
- BioRAM: a computerized risk assessment tool for laboratory biosafety and biosecurity risk assessments.
- iSafe: an iPhone app for risk assessment.
Risk Evaluation
- Risk evaluation determines whether a risk is high or low and whether it's acceptable or not.
- What is considered "acceptable" risk can vary with culture, experience, resources, management, and current events.
- Risk evaluation drives investment decisions in an institution.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of risk assessment in biorisk management, including identifying hazards, estimating likelihood and consequences of exposure, and determining acceptable risk. Learn about the AMP model and its components: Assessment, Mitigation, and Performance. Test your knowledge of biorisk management and risk assessment principles.