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For the latest in Biosecurity News, including up-to-date information on outbreaks around the globe, visit the [http://www.virtualbiosecuritycenter.org/ Virtual Biosecurity Center]. | For the latest in Biosecurity News, including up-to-date information on containment protocol, scientific research, and infectious outbreaks around the globe, visit the [http://www.virtualbiosecuritycenter.org/ Virtual Biosecurity Center]. | ||
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''Inspectors operate under the independent authority of the [http://lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/H-5.67/index.html Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA)] and are authorized by mandate to conduct any and all operations deemed necessary to ensure compliance. Subject to sections 54 to 58, every person who contravenes this Act or the regulations is guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, for that which must ensue. Compliance is mandatory and necessary for the public safety. There can be no exceptions. '''Report all protocol violations to the Chief Public Health Officer in accordance to the law.''' | ''Inspectors operate under the independent authority of the [http://lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/H-5.67/index.html Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA)] and are authorized by mandate to conduct any and all operations deemed necessary to ensure compliance. Subject to sections 54 to 58, every person who contravenes this Act or the regulations is guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, for that which must ensue. Compliance is mandatory and necessary for the public safety. There can be no exceptions. '''Report all protocol violations to the Chief Public Health Officer in accordance to the law.''' | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 6 November 2013
| PHAC-Biosec | |
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| Abbreviation: | PHAC-Biosec |
| Group Numbers: | classified |
| Leadership: | Gael Pierrick |
| Goals: | To promote and protect the health of Canadians wherever they may be. We are here for your protection. |
| Recruitment Policy: | by application only |
| Contact: | classified |
PHAC - Centre for Biosecurity
Containment Level 4 (CL4) / Malton
Biosecurity is defined as the containment principles, technologies, and practices that are implemented to prevent unintentional exposure to pathogens and toxins, or their accidental release. The application of appropriate biosafety principles is fundamental to ensuring the safe and secure handling and storage of infectious materials and the
protection of the public.
National biosafety standards and guidelines pertain to human and terrestrial animal pathogens and toxins. We, the Inspectors of PHAC-Biosec, as enforcers of these standards, have been sent to Malton to a stop the spread of an unknown undeadly pathogen and ensure the safety of citizens abroad.
Inspectors have powers in relation to compliance with the strategic goals of public safety pursuant to CFIA Directives on Biosafety. Failure to comply with PHAC Biosafety Guidelines could have severe implications both to non-compliant personnel and the public at large. Non-compliance will not be tolerted.
In the event of unauthorized release of pathogens or toxins, including infectious materials, immediately seek shelter in an uncontaminated safe house and signal Biosec Inspectors by flare or radio. Do not attempt clean up or containment on your own. Stay inside and barricade all doors and windows to prevent ingress of the infected.
Do not panic. Stay put.
Await further instructions from the Inspectors.
For the latest in Biosecurity News, including up-to-date information on containment protocol, scientific research, and infectious outbreaks around the globe, visit the Virtual Biosecurity Center.
Inspectors operate under the independent authority of the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) and are authorized by mandate to conduct any and all operations deemed necessary to ensure compliance. Subject to sections 54 to 58, every person who contravenes this Act or the regulations is guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, for that which must ensue. Compliance is mandatory and necessary for the public safety. There can be no exceptions. Report all protocol violations to the Chief Public Health Officer in accordance to the law.
