Biological Laboratories: Design and Implementation Considerations for Safety Reporting System

“As the number of biological labs increases, so too do the safety risks for lab workers. Data on these risks—collected through a safety reporting system (SRS) from reports of hazards, incidents, and accidents—can support safety efforts. However, no such system exists for all biological labs, and a limited system applies to only a subset of these labs. While a national SRS has been proposed, design and implementation are complex. GAO was asked to identify lessons and suggest design and implementation considerations for a labwide SRS.”

Author:
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Publish Date:
September 2010

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