Biohazards

Biological hazards, are referred to as biohazards, this is defined as a biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily to humans. This biohazard includes medical waste or samples of a microorganism, virus or toxin from a biological source that can affect human health. It can also include substances harmful to animals. The term and its associated symbol are generally used as a warning, so that people those potentially exposed to the substances will know about the danger and take precautions. The biohazard symbol was developed in 1966 by Charles Baldwin, an environmental-health engineer working for the Dow Chemical Company on the containment products It is used in the labeling of biological materials that carry a significant health risk.Bio hazardous agents are classified for transportation by UN number : Category A, UN 2814- Infectious substances affecting humans and animals; Category B, UN 2900- Infectious substances affecting animals only ;Category B, UN 3373- Biological substance transported for diagnostic or investigative purposes; Regulated Medical Waste, UN 3291- Waste or reusable material derived from medical treatment of an animal or human. The articles regarding biohazards is prerequisite so the people will be aware of all the recent innovations of biohazards, OMICS an international level publishing group has 700+ peer-reviewed journals which focuses on to give quality manuscripts to the readers ,and OMICS main motive is to peer review the article .This articles published by OMICS have numerous citations. OMICS International journals have over 15 million readers and the fame and success of the same can be attributed to the strong editorial board which contains over 50,000+ editorial board members that ensure a rapid, quality and quick review process.

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Last date updated on December, 2024