Tópicos em Biossegurança: Organização laboratorial, proteção individual e coletiva

Abstract

Biosafety is a new multidisciplinary science. In Brazil, it is addressed in two approaches, a legal one and a practical one. The legal approach addresses topics related to genetic engineering and embryonic stem cells research. The practical approach is concerned in reducing accident risks posed by chemicals, physical, biological and ergonomic factors present in the workplace which may cause harm to personal, collective and environmental health. Regarding risk reduction in the workplace, education on biosafety, training, organization and implementation of safe practices in the laboratory activities are indispensable. Thinking about this, the present work aimed the preparation of a short guide that gathers information about protective equipment for personal safety and collective as well as instructions to keep laboratories always organized, thus reducing the risk of accident. The development of the guide was based on literature review from articles, monographs, theses and books on the topic biosafety and related legislation. It can be concluded that this work brings together useful information from individual protection, collective and organization of the work space which is incorporated in the workplace, contribute to reducing risks.