Biosafety in TB Laboratory: Risk Monitoring

Risk monitoring is a regular inspection of the laboratory environment to monitor risks and control measures.

Stages of Risk Monitoring

1. Thorough investigation of lab incidents/lab accidents to understand the reason for such accidents

2. Review of corrective actions taken after the lab incident/lab accident​

3. Implementation of preventive measures​ post-incident to prevent the future occurrence of such events

4. Documenting the process​ of risk monitoring

Importance​ of Risk Monitoring

Risk monitoring is important to ensure that selected and implemented biosafety measures are constantly improved.

Development of a new procedural risk assessment/ review of an existing one is required in the following situations: ​​

• If there is an initiation of new work or there is a change in the work environment
• ​If there are some alterations to the workflow or volume of work done ​
• ​Construction of a new lab or modification in the lab structure ​
• ​Introduction of new equipment into the lab ​
• Alterations in staffing arrangements
• ​Alterations in standard operating procedures or working practices ​
• ​Major incidents in the laboratory like a major spill ​
• ​Evidence of, or suspicion of, any staff acquiring a Laboratory Acquired Infection ​
• ​Emergency responses and contingency planning requirements

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Resources

• Tuberculosis Laboratory Biosafety Manual, 2012, WHO.

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