MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY IN U.S. AND FOREIGN LABORATORIES

Abstract

A study of microbiological safety in 102 laboratories in 18 countries shows that methods used to control laboratory accidents and illnesses vary widely and that only a few laboratories are reasonably successful. Considering the various available approaches for improving safety in the handling of infectious microorganisms, there is need for critical experimental evaluation to determine under what conditions improvements are or are not desirable and the effectiveness of those changes made. Of special interest to the Department of the Army would be the ability of laboratories throughout the free world to operate safely with infectious microorganisms under non-peacetime conditions. Through continued analysis of the world-wide status of microbiological safety and through improved communications with foreign laboratories, the Biological Laboratories could gather information applicable in its safety program and make a significant contribution to the ability of other laboratories to safely carry out biological defense programs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268635

Entities

People

  • G. B. Phillips

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Chemistry
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Geography
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

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  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.