| Biosafety and biosecurity measures: management of biosafety level 3 facilities. | |
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PMID: 20801002 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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With the increasing biological threat from emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism, it has become essential for governments around the globe to increase awareness and preparedness for identifying and containing those agents. This article introduces the basic concepts of laboratory management, laboratory biosafety and laboratory biosecurity. Assessment criteria for laboratories' biorisk should include both biosafety and biosecurity measures. The assessment requires setting specific goals and selecting management approaches. In order to implement technologies at the laboratory working level, a management team should be created whose role is to implement biorisk policies, rules and regulations appropriate for that facility. Rules and regulations required by government authorities are presented, with special emphasis on methods for air control, and liquid and solid waste management. Management and biorisk measures and appropriate physical facilities must keep pace, ensuring efficient facilities that protect workers, the environment, the product (research, diagnostic and/or vaccine) and the biological pathogen. |
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Authors:
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Adel N Zaki |
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-08-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of antimicrobial agents Volume: 36 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1872-7913 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Antimicrob. Agents Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-18 Completed Date: 2011-01-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9111860 Medline TA: Int J Antimicrob Agents Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S70-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Published by Elsevier B.V. |
Affiliation:
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US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, PSC 452, Box 5000, FPO AE 09835-9998. adel.zaki.ctr.eg@med.navy.mil |
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Biomedical Research
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methods*,
organization & administration* Containment of Biohazards / instrumentation*, methods*, standards Humans Laboratories / organization & administration* Organizational Policy Safety Management / organization & administration*, standards* |
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