1 00:00:10,713 --> 00:00:14,106 Research involving high-risk pathogensis is essential for the development... 2 00:00:14,204 --> 00:00:17,743 ...of new detection methods and therapies for diseases such as Q fever... 3 00:00:18,464 --> 00:00:22,471 ...and emerging pathogens, such as MERS-corona and influenza viruses. 4 00:00:28,071 --> 00:00:31,244 We work with this high-risk material as safely as possible... 5 00:00:31,349 --> 00:00:35,530 ...in order to protect both ourselves and the environment: biosafety. 6 00:00:38,431 --> 00:00:42,175 To supplement biosafety, biosecurity can prevent pathogens... 7 00:00:42,241 --> 00:00:45,030 ...falling into the wrong hands. 8 00:00:50,735 --> 00:00:54,671 Even just the threat of a pathogen can have a disrupting effect on society. 9 00:00:55,262 --> 00:00:58,990 But knowledge about pathogens can also be used to damage society. 10 00:01:06,020 --> 00:01:09,752 By applying biosecurity measures, we can reduce the risk of spread... 11 00:01:09,770 --> 00:01:13,200 ...of both dangerous pathogens and confidential information. 12 00:01:14,604 --> 00:01:20,016 These measures consist of 8 areas of focus: the 8 pillars of good practice... 13 00:01:20,329 --> 00:01:23,555 ...which are all relevant to good policy on biosecurity. 14 00:01:26,649 --> 00:01:29,621 Only authorised persons have access to high-risk pathogens. 15 00:01:30,674 --> 00:01:34,319 However, physical barriers may become breached unintentionally. 16 00:01:35,010 --> 00:01:38,450 This is why the culture within an organisation and the behaviour... 17 00:01:38,486 --> 00:01:40,612 ...of its employees is so important. 18 00:01:41,453 --> 00:01:45,956 And for example, why strangers should not be let in or given a lift. 19 00:01:48,647 --> 00:01:52,149 Laboratory safety also requires careful selection of new personnel. 20 00:01:55,353 --> 00:01:58,487 High-risk laboratories can supplement their regular security measures... 21 00:01:58,556 --> 00:02:00,611 ...through extra screening of employees. 22 00:02:01,033 --> 00:02:05,272 By requiring a certificate of conduct, for example. 23 00:02:07,778 --> 00:02:13,230 In 2001, 5 people died after receiving a letter containing anthrax spores. 24 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:18,640 These may have come from a laboratory where an employee was working on his own at night. 25 00:02:24,637 --> 00:02:29,159 Colleagues should be encouraged to watch out for deviant behaviour, and to report it. 26 00:02:33,222 --> 00:02:36,129 External personnel may also come into close contact... 27 00:02:36,168 --> 00:02:38,779 ...with high-risk pathogens and confidential information. 28 00:02:39,838 --> 00:02:42,717 In which case appropriate measures should be taken. 29 00:02:45,050 --> 00:02:48,431 It is essential that high-risk material is properly registered... 30 00:02:48,666 --> 00:02:51,240 ...and that materials are safely stored. 31 00:02:54,401 --> 00:02:57,922 The transport of high-risk pathogens by third parties is governed... 32 00:02:57,959 --> 00:03:00,489 ...by legislation that must be complied with. 33 00:03:09,630 --> 00:03:14,555 Access to open Wi-Fi networks allows us to communicate digitally almost everywhere. 34 00:03:15,100 --> 00:03:17,732 But anyone who uses an unsecured network... 35 00:03:17,792 --> 00:03:20,836 ...exchanges confidential information in public... 36 00:03:20,863 --> 00:03:24,782 ...or loses such information, runs the risk of their computer... 37 00:03:24,796 --> 00:03:28,320 ...being hacked and information falling into the wrong hands. 38 00:03:30,946 --> 00:03:34,529 It is therefore essential that management includes the responsibility... 39 00:03:34,555 --> 00:03:37,649 ...for biosecurity in an organisation's infrastructure. 40 00:03:38,126 --> 00:03:42,768 So that sufficient time and resources are available to guarantee safety. 41 00:03:44,402 --> 00:03:49,363 The code of conduct on biosecurity is a good starting point in this respect. 42 00:03:51,401 --> 00:03:55,812 Agreements with the emergency services and the security regions are important... 43 00:03:55,842 --> 00:03:59,766 ...for a rapid response to emergencies involving dangerous pathogens... 44 00:03:59,784 --> 00:04:02,722 ...in order to limit their spread as much as possible. 45 00:04:07,870 --> 00:04:11,994 If biosecurity is regularly discussed in all layers of an organisation... 46 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:17,226 ...it helps to detect any failings that are not immediately obvious in daily practice. 47 00:04:22,023 --> 00:04:25,154 It is important that we thoroughly protect high-risk pathogens... 48 00:04:25,694 --> 00:04:27,276 ...and what we know about them. 49 00:04:28,007 --> 00:04:32,887 By focusing on all 8 pillars of good practice, biosecurity can be... 50 00:04:32,897 --> 00:04:35,280 ...implemented in your organisation. 51 00:04:36,180 --> 00:04:38,799 The Biosecurity Office can provide you with information... 52 00:04:38,799 --> 00:04:42,456 ...and support for implementation of appropriate biosecurity measures.