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Bioterrorism - Control

Bioterrorism - Control

Control

Due to the time lapse between exposure and the onset of symptoms following a bioterrorist attack, such attacks are difficult to determine and control. With the rapid transit network in the U.S., people could be exposed in one area and then return home before developing symptoms, potentially exposing hundreds of other people.

Bioterrorism - Emergency Response

Bioterrorism - Emergency Response

Emergency Response

The following references detail the development of methods to determine exposure to biological agents; provide first response information; and link to federal, state, and local contact information in the event of an emergency.

Bioterrorism - Hazard Recognition

Bioterrorism - Hazard Recognition

Hazard Recognition

Due to the potential exposure to deadly micro-organisms a bioterrorism incident poses a considerable health risk to those exposed and "first responders". These responders may include public health officials, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and the military. There are an unlimited number of potential biological agents that could be used in bioterrorism attacks, although some are more deadly and likely to be used than others. Biological agents include bacterial agents, toxins, and viruses.

Bioterrorism - Standards

Standards

OSHA standards do not specifically address bioterrorism. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to bioterrorism.

OSHA Standards

Bioterrorism - Overview

Bioterrorism - Overview

Overview

Bioterrorism is the intentional use of micro-organisms to bring about ill effects or death to humans, livestock, or crops. The use of micro-organisms to cause disease is a growing concern for public health officials and agricultural bodies. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and the subsequent bio-terrorist releases of anthrax have led to an increased awareness of workplaces as possible terrorist targets.