Hi, there guys!
I’m back and I’ve got something important to share with you all. Most of us sometimes work more than 24 hours in the laboratory without even knowing what are the risks that we face and the classification of microorganisms we are dealing with. Risk, as defined, is a situation involving exposure to danger. Risk group is the result of a classification of microbiological agents based on their association with, and resulting severity of disease in humans. It is important to know these things as we should always protect ourselves while working in the laboratory. Our safety inside the laboratory is our main priority. So, to give more ideas with this, check the table below as an easy guide for proper identification of microorganisms you’re dealing within your laboratory.
RISK GROUPS
Each agent is assigned to one of four levels of risk to humans, animals, and the environment.
Risk Level 1 having the lowest-risk, Level 4 being the highest.
There you have it guys. These things are very valuable for
you to be informed. We should know what specific microorganism we handle inside
the laboratory so that we can also choose the right biosafety cabinet to use. Always
remember, an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure.
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