BIORISK MANAGMENT

Question 1

Risk associated with biological toxins like venom or infectious agents.

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Biorisk

Question 2

6 Risks

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Unintentional Exposure
Accidental Release
Theft
Misuse
Diversion
Intentional Release

Question 3

According to the CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) 15793:2011, BRM is “a system or process to control safety and security risks associated with the handling or storage and disposal of biological agents and toxins in laboratories and facilities.”

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Biorisk Management

Question 4

Three primary components Biorisk Mangament

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assessment (A)
mitigation (M)
performance (P)

Question 5

This risk response is preventive measures

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Mitigation

Question 6

This risk response is about - safety measures and planning.

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Avoidance

Question 7

This risk response is about information and “ihasa”

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Transference

Question 8

This risk response is the last resort

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Acceptance

Question 9

Like a three-legged stool, a biorisk management system fails if one of the components, or legs, is overlooked or is not addressed.

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AMP model

Question 10

In contrast to other risk management models, which typically focus heavily on mitigation measures, AMP focuses on all components with?

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equal attention

Question 11

In order for a risk to occur, there must be a situation for the hazard to cause harm.

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Risk Assessment

Question 12

Hazard = Object
_______ = Probability

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Risk

Question 13

identify the hazards and risks of the biological agents to be handled.

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Define situation

Question 14

review of how individuals inside and outside the laboratory may be exposed to the hazards.

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Define the risk

Question 15

overall biosafety risks, the risk assessment team needs to compare the likelihood; either qualitatively or quantitatively,.

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Characterize the risks

Question 16

take into account the adequacy of any existing controls and decide whether or not the biorisk is acceptable.

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Determine if risks are acceptable or not

Question 17

• Second fundamental component
• Action and control measures
• Reduce or eliminate the risks
• The five major areas of control or measures.

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Mitigation Procedures

Question 18

involves the total decision not to work with a specific biological agent or even not doing the intent work.

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Elimination

Question 19

replacement of the procedures or biological agent with a similar entity in order to reduce the risk.

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Substitution

Question 20

physical changes in work stations, equipment, production facilities, or any other relevant aspect of the work environment that can reduce or prevent exposure to hazards.

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Engineering Controls

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policies, standards, and guidelines used to control risks. Proficiency and competency training for laboratory staff.

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Administrative Controls

Question 22

These are devices worn by workers to protect them against chemicals, toxins, and pathogenic hazards in the laboratory.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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• The last pillar of the biorisk management model.
• A systematic process intended to achieve organizational objectives and goals.
• Performance management is simply a reevaluation of the overall mitigation strategy.

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Performance Evaluation

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Steps of Performance Evaluation

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1. Identify the Key issues of concern
2. Define Outcomes indicators and metrics
3. Define Activities indicators and metrics
4. Collect Data and Report indicator result
5. Act on finding from performance indicators
6. Evaluate and Refine performance indicators