PMLS1 2 and 3

Biorisk Management

practices and procedures to ensure of infections

Biosafety

combination of practices, procedures and equipment that protect laboratory from infections

Biosecurity

measures taken to protect infections

Biocontainment

design of safety equipments and labs

AMP Assessment Mitigation Performance

framework used in biorisk management

Assessment

processs of identifying risks and hazards, involves ovulating

Mitigation

actions taken to reduce or control the risks preventive strategies

Performance

monitoring and evaluating how well the mitigation measures work, control are effective and improved

Primary Barriers

direct protection to laboratory workers and environment

Secondary Barrier

the facility itself

Class 1

100% exhausted, low moderate risk

Class 2, Type A2 & A2

70% recirculated 30% exhausted, clinical laboratories

Class 2, Type B1 & B2

B1 B2 100% exhausted, toxic chemicals

class 3

100% exhausted outside, HEPA BSL-4

Universal Precaution

set of infection control practices prevent blood pathogens (HIV, HBV, HCV)

Biological Hazards

exposure to infections that cause disease

Chemical Hazards

chemicals used in diagnosing and samples

Sharps Hazards

sharp equipments that transmit infection

Physical Hazards

environmental or mechanical risks in the laboratory

Fire Hazards

flammable chemicals and heat causes

Enorgomic Hazards

poor workstation deisgn risks

Psychological Hazards

risks from stress/workload issues