#40 Biorisiko Bagian 1 : Biohazard, Biosafety, Biosecurity dan Biorisiko

Summary

This online training session, aimed at lecturers, students, and laboratory workers at Universitas Indonesia, focuses on biosafety, biosecurity, and biohazards. Led by Aromanya Rooney from the Virology and Cancer Pathobiology Research Center, the session covers key concepts such as hazard definitions, biosafety levels, laboratory safety protocols, and biosecurity measures. Emphasizing the risks associated with biological agents like bacteria, viruses, and toxins, the training also introduces the concept of 'Biorisiko,' integrating both biosafety and biosecurity. The session highlights the importance of proper practices and administrative controls to ensure a safe research environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Introduction to an online bio-risk training at Universitas Indonesia, focusing on biosafety, biosecurity, and biohazard.
• 😀 The training is divided into four main sections: Introduction to biohazards, Biosafety levels, Engineering controls, and Biosecurity.
• 😀 Biohazard refers to any biological agent known or suspected to cause disease in humans, animals, or plants.
• 😀 Biosafety ensures containment to prevent exposure to pathogens or toxins, particularly in laboratory settings.
• 😀 Biosecurity focuses on preventing the misuse, theft, or intentional release of biological agents or toxins.
• 😀 Biohazards include various agents such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and toxins that can be found in clinical specimens, blood, DNA, and animal testing.
• 😀 Common biohazards also include plants that produce toxins harmful to humans or animals.
• 😀 The importance of understanding biohazards in different research fields, especially in medical, dental, and nursing faculties, is highlighted.
• 😀 The training emphasizes safety protocols and best practices like standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• 😀 Universitas Indonesia has a K3L (Occupational Health and Safety) unit that provides guidelines and safety procedures for laboratory workers.
• 😀 The training session also introduces the K3L website, where relevant safety guidelines and SOPs can be accessed.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the online training session?

The primary focus of the online training session is on bio-risk management, specifically addressing biological hazards, biosafety, and biosecurity in laboratory settings.

Who is the presenter of the online training, and what is their professional background?

The presenter is Aromanya Rooney, who works at the Virology and Cancer Pathobiology Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta.

What are the four main parts of the training?

The four main parts of the training are: 1) Introduction (definitions of Biohazard, Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biorisk), 2) Biosafety levels (SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices), 3) Biosafety engineering controls (laboratory safety and equipment), and 4) Biosecurity (administrative controls).

How does the training define 'biosafety'?

Biosafety is defined as a principle of containment technologies and practices aimed at preventing accidental exposure to pathogens or toxins.

What does 'biosecurity' focus on in this context?

Biosecurity focuses on institutional or personal security measures designed to prevent the theft, misuse, or intentional release of biological materials, such as pathogens or toxins.

What is a biohazard, and what can it include?

A biohazard is any biological agent that is known or suspected to cause disease in humans, animals, or plants. It can include viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxic substances, and contaminated clinical specimens.

Why is understanding biosafety and biosecurity important in university laboratories?

Understanding biosafety and biosecurity is crucial to ensure that laboratory workers are protected from biological hazards and that biological materials are secure from misuse or theft, preventing potential harm to people and the environment.

What types of hazards are being addressed in this specific online training?

This online training specifically addresses biological hazards, while other hazards such as radiation, chemical, and physical hazards are not covered in this session.

What resources are available for laboratory staff at Universitas Indonesia?

Laboratory staff at Universitas Indonesia have access to the K3L (Health, Safety, and Environment) website, which provides guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other safety resources that can be downloaded for laboratory application.

What is the significance of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in biosafety?

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) ensure that laboratory work is conducted in a safe and controlled manner, minimizing risks associated with biological hazards and ensuring the integrity of experimental results.