Biorisk Management

Question 1

What defines a hazard?

Answer 1

Something, object or situation, that has the potential to bring harm/adverse effects to a subpopulation or individual when exposed.

Question 2

What defines a risk?

Answer 2

Likelihood that something bad is bound to happen.

Question 3

This is a systematic process of evaluating the likelihood and consequences of exposure of workplace hazards. It also aims to reduce a risk to an acceptable risk.

Answer 3

Risk assessment

Question 4

Likelihood of exposure to hazards is weighed against the potential severity of harm.

Answer 4

Risk evaluation

Question 5

This is the integration of biosafety and biosecurity to manage risks when working with infectious agents.

Answer 5

Biorisk management

Question 6

This is a framework that integrates the best practices and procedures to effectively achieve its objectives.

Answer 6

CWA 15793:2011

Question 7

Identification of risks and hazards, humans and animals inside the lab, and work activity alongside lab environment.

Answer 7

Defining the situation

Question 8

How individuals inside may be exposed to a hazard.

Answer 8

Defining the risks

Question 9

Comparing the likelihood and consequences of infection

Answer 9

Characterizing the risks

Question 10

If the likelihood of exposure is unlikely but the consequences of exposure is severe, how high is the risk?

Answer 10

Medium

Question 11

If the likelihood of exposure is likely but the consequences of exposure is moderate, how high is the risk?

Answer 11

High

Question 12

If the likelihood of exposure is unlikely but the consequences of exposure is negligible, how high is the risk?

Answer 12

Low