Biosafety

5. Another word that describes the possibility of a an even occurring; used in the risk matrix
7. Broken glass, needle, or other object that may cause a cut or puncture
8. Pathogen transmitted via contact with infected blood
14. Techniques and equipment to prevent personal, laboratory and environmental exposure to biohazards
15. How a pathogen is passed from one host to the next
16. Location where biological or chemical work is performed.
18. First word in SOP
20. Color most often used to indicate biohazardous materials
21. Control measure which changes the way people work using signs, procedures and training to make the workplace safer.
22. Control measure that replaces a hazard with a less hazardous option

1. Estimated risk level where you are advised to put controls in place before undertaking activity.
2. Mode of transmission that involves breathing in infectious agent
3. Containment measure which reduces laboratorian exposure risk to biohazards; e.g. a biosafety cabinet
4. Biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host
6. Period of time between exposure and when the first signs and symptoms appear
8. Terrorist activity involving the intentional release of biological agents
9. Personal protective equipment that protect hands from hazardous materials
10. another word for outcome when assessing risk
11. Shorter way to say hazardous biological materials
12. Calculated as probability of occurrence x severity of effects associated with a specific procedure or pathogen
13. The first word in the new risk assessment template
17. Most important part of biological risk management; informs about risks and mitigations
19. Way to decrease risk by implementing effective control measures
23. According to the risk matrix, this consequence involves fatality or injury or illness with permanent disability