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QH2
Preferred Label
biological hazard
risque biologiqueCategory label
Biological hazardRisque biologiqueQ-Code scope note
processes of organic origin or those conveyed by biological vectors, including exposure to pathogenic micro-organisms, toxins and bioactive substances, which may cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation (Reliefweb)processus d'origine organique ou véhiculés par des vecteurs biologiques, y compris l'exposition à des micro-organismes pathogènes, des toxines et des substances bioactives, qui peuvent causer la perte de la vie ou des blessures, des dégâts matériels, des perturbations sociales et économiques ou une dégradation de l'environnement (Reliefweb)Q-Code conceptual content
Biohazard Release ; Uncontrolled release of biological material from its containment. This either threatens to, or does, cause exposure to a biological hazard. Such an incident may occur accidentally or deliberately(MeSH)Biological hazard ;Processes of organic origin or those conveyed by biological vectors, including exposure to pathogenic micro-organisms, toxins and bioactive substances, which may cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation. Comment: Examples of biological hazards include outbreaks of epidemic diseases, plant or animal contagion, insect or other animal plagues and extensive infestations. (Reliefweb gloss. 2008)Containment of Biohazards ; Provision of physical and biological barriers to the dissemination of potentially hazardous biologically active agents (bacteria, viruses, recombinant DNA, etc.). Physical containment involves the use of special equipment, facilities, and procedures to prevent the escape of the agent. Biological containment includes use of immune personnel and the selection of agents and hosts that will minimize the risk should the agent escape the containment facility (MeSH)Disasters Calamities producing great damage, loss of life, and distress. They include results of natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of impact exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community.(MeSH)Medical Waste Disposal Management , removal, and elimination of biologic, infectious, pathologic, and dental waste. The concept includes blood, mucus, tissue removed at surgery or autopsy, soiled surgical dressings, and other materials requiring special control and handling. Disposal may take place where the waste is generated or elsewhere.(MeSH)Personal Protective Equipment ; Specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against health hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may include MASKS, RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES, HEAD PROTECTIVE DEVICES, EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING and protective footwear.(MeSH 2016)Bibliographic link
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Kruse RH, Puckett WH, Richardson JH. Biological safety cabinetry. Clinical microbiology reviews. 1991; 4(2): 207-41. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2070345
Rim KT, Lim CH. Biologically hazardous agents at work and efforts to protect workers' health: a review of recent reports. Safety and health at work. 2014; 5(2): 43-52. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25180133
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