Science Paper Flashcards
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What is the purpose of biosecurity?
(5)
- Prevent/control disease spread
- Prevent/control the introduction of a new disease
- Maintain animal welfare
- Maintain human welfare
- Maintain species
What is biosecurity?
Procedures or measures designed to protect the population against harmful biological substances.
How can you prevent/control disease spread?
- Prevent cross-contamination
- Isolation
- Culling
Regulation to do with waste
Control of Waste Regulations
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
A written document that outlines how to respond to emergencies in a workplace.
Evacuation Plan
An evacuation plan is a set of arrangements for moving people to safety.
Containment
The practice of using barriers to limit contact between people and hazardous agents.
Procedures to follow in an emergency (e.g. at a zoo)
(5)
- Initial assessment: Evaluate the situation quickly, identifying immediate risks
- Communication plan: Notify others as needed (e.g. staff, emergency services)
- Containment and control: E.g. secure animals, isolate area
- Evacuation plans
- Documentation and follow up
Benefits of an emergency evacuation plan
(3)
- Staff know their roles
- The situation can be handled quickly and effectively
- The situation is less likely to escalate
- Minimise harm and injury
- Avoid legal consequences
- Preserve reputation
- Boost staff morale
Pathogens
Pathogens are microorganisms that have the potential to cause infectious diseases.
Ingestion
Consuming contaminated food or water that causes illness.
Vector
Vector - An organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a pathogen/disease.
Fomite
Fomite - Objects or surface that carries and transfers disease-causing germs.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
An international agreement that regulates the trade of wild animals and plants. The goal of CITES is to ensure that trade doesn’t threaten the survival of these species in the wild.
Animal Welfare Act 2006
A law that protects vertebrate animals in England and Wales. It requires owners and keepers to provide for their animals’ basic needs.
Zoonoses Order 2021
- Enacted to help prevent the spread of zoonoses and protect human health.
- Gives the power to investigate and control diseases that can spread from animals to humans.
- Gives the power to restrict the movement of animals, birds, and their products
- Requires the reporting of certain infections in animals and birds
Consequence Categories of poor health and safety
(5)
- Financial: compensation claims, fines, repairs
- Emotional: stress, guilt, grief
- Reputation: bad publicity, loss of reputation
- Employee: reduced staff morale, reduced staff productivity, physical injuries
- Social: loss of independence, reduced social activity, prison time
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Definition
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.
RIDDOR
Definition
RIDDOR is a law in the United Kingdom that requires certain work-related incidents to be reported and recorded.
Steps to a risk assessment
(5)
- Identify hazards
- Assess the risks
- Control the risks
- Record your findings
- Review the controls
Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (ZLA)
Definition
Primary legislation in the UK that governs the licensing and regulation of zoos.
How can you prevent/control the introduction of a new disease?
- Quarantine/Isolation
- Strict biosecurity at entrance points
- New animal screening
- Limit contact with wild animals
Notifiable Disease
A disease that, by law, must be reported to the government if it is suspected
Diseases that are considered serious due to;
- Causing significant illness or death
- Spread rapidly within populations
- Impact agriculture, wildlife or the economy
