Laboratory biosecurity handbook/ Reynolds M. Salerno, Jennifer Gaudioso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

INTRODUCTION; Laboratory Biosecurity and the Risks of Bioterrorism; Laboratory Biosecurity and International Obligations; Laboratory Biosecurity and National Regulations; Approach/Objectives of this Book; ; RISK ASSESSMENT; Overview of Biosecurity Risk Assessment Methodology; Characterize Assets and Threats; Evaluate Scenarios; Characterize the Risk; Risk Reduction; ; COMPONENTS OF BIOSECURITY; Physical Security; Personnel Security; Material Control and Accountability; Transport Security; Information Security; ; PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; Role and Responsibilities; Biosecurity System Design; Response Force; Performance Testing; Documentation; Assessments and Audits; Training and Exercises; ; SPECIFIC BIOSECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS; Low-Risk Facility; Moderate-Risk Facility; High-Risk Facility; Extreme Risk Facility; Specific Biosecurity Recommendations -- Low-Risk Facility; Specific Biosecurity Recommendations -- Moderate-Risk Facility; Specific Biosecurity Recommendations -- High-Risk Facility; Specific Biosecurity Recommendations -- Extreme High-Rick Facility; ; CONCLUSIONS; ; List of Acronyms; Glossary; Appendix A-Vulnerability Assessment Questionnaires; Appendix B-Example Biosecurity Risk Assessment Methodology; Appendix C-Biosecurity Plan Template; Appendix D-Example Memorandum of Understanding with Local Law Enforcement; Appendix E-SOP for Testing Access Control Systems; Appendix F-Biosecurity Guidance and Regulations