Lesson 7 : Biorisk Management

Question 1

The risk associated with biological toxins or infectious agents.

Answer 1

BIORISK

Question 2

Possible source of biorisk

Answer 2

• unintentional exposure to unauthorized access,
• accidental release or loss, theft, misuse, diversion, or
• intentional unauthorized release of biohazards.

Question 3

Integration of biosafety and biosecurity to manage risks when working with biological toxins and infectious agents (CWA 15793 Laboratory Biorisk Management Standard).

Answer 3

BIORISK MANAGEMENT

Question 4

The 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 (CEN WORKSHOP AGREEMENT 15793:2011)

Answer 4

BIORISK MANAGEMENT

Question 5

Define the AMP Model

Answer 5

• Assessment
• Mitigation
• Procedure

Question 6

Define Hazard

Answer 6

Anything in the environment that has the potential to cause harm

Question 7

Define Risk

Answer 7

The possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or loss) will happen.

Question 8

Steps in Risk Assessment

Answer 8

• Define the situation
• Define the risks
• Characterize the risks
• Determine if the risks are acceptable or not

Question 9

• The second fundamental component of biorisk management-
• Are actions and control measures that are put into place to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with biological agents and toxins (Salerno, 2015)

Answer 9

MITIGATION PROCESS

Question 10

HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS

Answer 10

1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Engineering Controls
4. Administrative Controls
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 11

Refers to the last pillar of biorisk management

Answer 11

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Question 12

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCEDURE (PEP)

Answer 12

1. Identify the key issues of concern
2. Define the outcome indicators and metrics
3. Define activity indicators and metrics
4. Collect data and report indicator results
5. Provide findings from performance indicators
6. Evaluate and refine performance indicators

Question 13

Reevaluation of the overall mitigation strategy

Answer 13

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Question 14

• A framework that integrates best practices and procedures

- Ensures that an organization can effectively achieve all of its objectives

Answer 14

CWA 15793 BIORISK SYSTEM STANDARD