Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity

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What is the origin of laboratory biosafety?

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Laboratory biosafety traces its history to the US biological weapons program initiated in 1943.

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Who was the first scientific director of Camp Detrick?

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Ira L. Baldwin became the first scientific director of Camp Detrick.

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What significant event occurred in 1969 regarding the US biological weapons program?

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The program was terminated by US President Richard Nixon.

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What organization was formed in 1984 to promote biosafety?

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The American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) was formed in 1984.

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What was the purpose of the Select Agent Regulations enacted in 1966?

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To monitor the transfer of a select list of biological agents between facilities.

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What did the CDC publish in 1974?

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The Classification of Etiological Agents on the Basis of Hazard.

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What is the definition of biosafety according to the WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual?

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Biosafety is the containment principles, technologies, and practices implemented to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins.

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What is the difference between biosafety and biosecurity?

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Biosafety protects people from germs, while biosecurity protects germs from people.

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What are the four biosafety levels?

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Biosafety Level 1, Biosafety Level 2, Biosafety Level 3, and Biosafety Level 4.

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What is classified as Risk Group 1 microorganisms?

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Microorganisms that are unlikely to cause human or animal disease.