Risk assessments should be regularly performed:
- Based on intended procedures/tasks
- Based on intended organisms that may be handled
- When there are changes in procedures, equipment, or staff
Risks identified from a hazard assessment should be prioritized, and a mitigation plan should be established based on that prioritization, including what PPE to use.
Risk assessments need:
- The involvement and support of lab management
- Knowledge of the hazards and understanding of the work and the lab environment
- The input from staff, depending on the work and lab facility capabilities
