Risk Management
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Bioterrorism
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism. Industrial chemcials and terrorism. Hazardous material guide for first responders.
chemical weapons, biological weapons, bioterrorism, chemical agents, biological agents
An effort to consolidate the mass of information on anthrax as a weapon
Workplaces Where Contamination with Anthrax Spores Is Possible
Explains the causes and types of anthrax, as well as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Dec, 2000
Frequent updates about anthrax threats and bioterrorism in the USA
Informaiton on biological agents, bioterrorism resources, avian and pandemic influenza, chemical preparedness
Category A Diseases/Agents, Category B Diseases/Agents, Category C Diseases/Agents
Recommended protocol from the US Centers for Disease Control
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[20288] General recommendations for any suspected bioterrorism event
Template and materials for healthcare facilities
Emerging infections and potential bioterrorist agents - tutorial for public health providers
How to handle anthrax threat letters
Chemical hazard information on abrin, cyanide, mustard, ricin, sarin, vx, etc.
Chemical and biological (CB) agents pose a threat to U.S. and allied military forces
Allows you to find out if an address could be affected by a chemical accident
National Response Center hotline for obtaining technical assistance for chemical/biological incident
Commercial Mailers Security Self-Assessment Worksheet [20195] To assist commercial mailers with assessing their mailroom security controls
Possible biological weapons, considered in an epidemiologic and public health context
Covers all aspects of chemical and biological weapons and their control
If a parcel is open or a threat is identified, follow these procedures
Including Letters and Packages Containing Unknown Powdery Substances
Learn the characteristics of these substances and their effects
Online training address laboratory security issues - unauthorized entry, removal of agents, etc.
Mail Center Security Best Practices [26375] General Safety and Security Procedures for Incoming/Outgoing Mail Areas
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Mail Room Biological Threats [29154] National guidelines for assessing and managing biological threats in mail facilities
Medical aspects of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare and radiation safety
Part II - Biological
Part III - Chemical
Requires the registration of potentially dangerous biological agents in the state
Guidance emphasizes minimum disruption of suspect packages and their contents
Preventing and mitigating the effects of airborne biological or chemical agents in built structures.
Decontamination criteria that must be met in order to allow reoccupation of a facility.
For each state, provides the name of that state's bioterrorism coordinator and contact information
A dozen tips for handling mail packages suspected of anthrax contamination
Responding to the deliberate use of biological agents and chemicals as weapons
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