Containment considerations for the biotechnology industry.
The handling of hazardous organisms or chemical substances in any research and development activity must be performed in such a manner as to minimize worker exposure to these materials. The term containment is used to describe the assemblage of primary and secondary preventive measures that provide personal, experimental, and environmental protection.
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D001709:Biotechnology; D003264:Containment of Biohazards / Q000592:standards*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D007757:Laboratory Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health; D012307:Risk Factors
D015386:Hazardous Substances