Lecture 1

Question 1

Define biosafety

Answer 1

The application of knowledge, techniques and equipment to prevent personal, laboratory and environment exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards

Question 2

Define biosecurity

Answer 2

Procedures or measures designed to protect a population against harmful biological or biochemical substances

Question 3

Define occupational disease

Answer 3

A disease or disorder that Is caused by the work or working conditions. Infectious diseases can also be occupational.