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Risk assessment is a process used to examine the various factors associated with a procedure involving biological materials in order to identify the hazardous characteristics of the material, the activities that can result in a person's exposure to an infectious agent, the likelihood that exposure will cause a laboratory acquired infection, and the probable consequences of an infection. The information identified by risk assessment will provide a guide for the selection of biosafety levels, microbiological practices, safety equipment, and facility safeguards that can prevent laboratory acquired infections and reduce environmental contamination risk. Please refer to Appendix C for a form to assist with risk assessments. Factors to consider in a risk assessment include both agent hazards and laboratory procedure factors. |
Risk Assessment
