Define of biosafety

Concepts of biosafety in the laboratory and field:

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Laboratory biosafety:

Also called as biological safety cabinet or microbiological safety cabinet It is an enclosed, ventilated laboratory workspace for safely working with materials contaminated with (or potentially contaminated with) pathogens requiring a defined biosafety level BSCs first became commercially available in 1950 28.

Key Messages i.
Practicing biosafety, biosecurity and good laboratory work practices is important to reduce risks associated with biological agents. ii.
Appreciate the importance of implementing good laboratory work practices to reinforce and strengthen biosafety and biosecurity. iii.