Module 8-10 Biorisk, Biocontrol and Biosafety

Biorisk

The combination of biosafety and biosecurity measures to assess and manage the risks associated with handling biological agents.

Biosafety Risk

The risk of accidental exposure or release of a pathogen.

Biorisk

The combination of biosafety and biosecurity measures to assess and manage the risks associated with handling biological agents.

Biosafety Risk

The risk of accidental exposure or release of a pathogen.

Biosecurity Risk

The risk of intentional removal or theft of biological material.

Biorisk Management

The system or process used to control safety and security risks associated with handling biological agents.

Hazard

A source of harm or danger.

Risk

The event or consequence that may result from a hazard.

Severity

The outcome or impact of a risk if it occurs.

Tolerable Risk

A risk that is acceptable and manageable.

Moderate Risk

A risk that requires improvement but is still manageable.

Substantial Risk

A risk that is significant and urgent action is needed to reduce it.

Intolerable Risk

A risk that is unacceptable and all resources must be used to reduce it.

Mitigation

Actions or protocols put in place to reduce or eliminate the risk associated with biological agents.

Control Measures

Measures used to mitigate biorisk, such as elimination, substitution, engineering control, administrative control, practices and procedures, and proper protective equipment.

Performance

The improvement of biorisk management through recording, measuring, and evaluating organizational actions and outcomes.

Biological Agent

A microbial entity capable of replication or transferring genetic material that may cause infection, allergy, toxicity, or adverse effects.

Biohazard

A potential source of harm caused by biological material.

Biosafety

The principle of containment to prevent unintentional or accidental release or exposure of pathogens or toxins to the environment.

Biosafety Levels

Procedures or practices focusing on the manipulation of biological agents, categorized into different levels based on risk groups.

Biosafety levels

Different levels of safety measures and protocols to control and manipulate hazards.

Biosecurity

Measures taken to protect biological agents or materials from theft, diversion, or intentional release.

Bioterrorism

Intentional release of biological agents or materials to cause harm or terror.

Physical Security

Measures to ensure safety from physical intrusion, such as CCTV surveillance and access control.

Transport Security

Standardized processes for handling and documenting the transfer of biological materials.

Personnel Management

Managing access and accountability of personnel to biological materials, including awareness and knowledge of what is in the laboratory.

Insider

A person with authorized access who may pose a risk of intrusion or espionage.

Information Security

Protection of important information from theft or diversion, including restricted distribution and secure communication methods.