Laboratory Biosecurity Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780849364754 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 212 str.

Salerno M. Salerno; Reynolds M. Salerno; Jennifer Gaudioso

Opis

In recognition of the vital need to protect legitimate facilities from the theft and misuse of dangerous pathogens and toxins, the Laboratory Biosecurity Handbook serves as a guide to the implementation of pathogen protection programs. The first sections of the book offer an historical overview of biological weapons activity, key principles of biosecurity and its integration into existing frameworks, as well as a discussion of biosecurity risk. Later sections discuss biosecurity risk assessments, describe detailed components of a biosecurity program, and offer a graded approach to biosecurity through multiple risk levels. The work also covers risk prioritization of biological assets and biosecurity training.

Spis treści

INTRODUCTION
Laboratory Biosecurity and the Risks of Bioterrorism
Laboratory Biosecurity and International Obligations
Laboratory Biosecurity and National Regulations
Approach/Objectives of this Book

RISK ASSESSMENT
Overview of Biosecurity Risk Assessment Methodology
Characterize Assets and Threats
Evaluate Scenarios
Characterize the Risk
Risk Reduction

COMPONENTS OF BIOSECURITY
Physical Security
Personnel Security
Material Control and Accountability
Transport Security
Information Security

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Role and Responsibilities
Biosecurity System Design
Response Force
Performance Testing
Documentation
Assessments and Audits
Training and Exercises

SPECIFIC BIOSECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Low-Risk Facility
Moderate-Risk Facility
High-Risk Facility
Extreme Risk Facility
Specific Biosecurity Recommendations - Low-Risk Facility
Specific Biosecurity Recommendations - Moderate-Risk Facility
Specific Biosecurity Recommendations - High-Risk Facility
Specific Biosecurity Recommendations - Extreme High-Rick Facility

CONCLUSIONS

List of Acronyms
Glossary
Appendix A-Vulnerability Assessment Questionnaires
Appendix B-Example Biosecurity Risk Assessment Methodology
Appendix C-Biosecurity Plan Template
Appendix D-Example Memorandum of Understanding with Local Law Enforcement
Appendix E-SOP for Testing Access Control Systems
Appendix F-Biosecurity Guidance and Regulations

O autorze

Jennifer Gaudioso, Reynolds M. Salerno, Benjamin H. Brodsky