Lecture 1: biosafety and biosecurity Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is biosafety?
- containment principles, technologies and practices to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins, or their
accidental release.
What is biosecurity?
- protection, control and
accountability for valuable biological materials - prevent unauthorized access, loss,
theft, misuse or intentional release
What is the WSH framework?
(workplace safety and health)
1) reduce risk of source
2) ownership
3) penalties
What is Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) Framework?
- Any employment personal injury by accident arising out of and in the
course of the employment - employer shall be
liable to pay compensation
Does not cover:
- Independent contractors and the self-employed
- Domestic workers
- Uniformed personnel – members of the SAF, SPF, SCDF, CNB and SPS
State the WSH regulations (health)
- Focuses on basic workplace health requirements
- Covers ventilation, overcrowding prevention, lighting
- Addresses drainage, sanitary facilities, drinking water
- Ensures basic environmental health conditions
State the WSH regulations (Safety)
- Emphasizes machinery and equipment safety
- Specifies safe access requirements
- Includes fall prevention measures
- Details working surface safety
State the WSH regulations (health, safety and welfare)
- Covers personal protective equipment requirements
- Details fire safety measures and emergency procedures
- Addresses welfare facilities (first aid, rest areas, etc.)
- Includes training and maintenance requirements
State the WSH regulations (penalties and savings)
- Outlines offences and corresponding penalties
- Details liability provisions
- Covers transitional arrangements
- Specifies record-keeping requirements
- Addresses reporting obligations
State the WSH regulations (incident reporting)
Employer must report the according:
* Fatality.
* Injury resulting in more than 3 days of medical leave.
* Hospitalized for 24 hours or more for observation or treatment.
- NO LATER than 10 days after the accident
- Notification or report of accident must be kept for 3 years.
State the WSH regulations (risk management)
Hazard: source or situation with the potential to cause harm or
injury
Risk: Likelihood (& Severity) that a hazard will cause a specific bodily injury to any person
Risk assessment: evaluating the probability and consequences of injury or illness from
exposure to an identified hazard. And determine appropriate measures for risk control.
What are some preventive measures for risk?
Risk Elimination
* Take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate any foreseeable risk to any person who may be affected by his
undertaking in the workplace.
Risk Minimization & Control
* Reasonably practicable measures and Safe Work Procedures.
eg PPE (personal protective equipment)
What are some important requirements for risk assessment?
Risk assessment to be reviewed every 3 years, or during any bodily injury due to workplace hazard, or significant change in work practice or procedures.
Records of risk assessments conducted and any implemented measures or safe work procedures to be maintained for 3 years.
