Application of a Biosafety Scoring System to Personnel Management in High-Level Biosafety Laboratories

Abstract

The work performance of researchers has a direct impact on biosafety, and effective personnel management is therefore important in high-level biosafety laboratories. Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory has developed and implemented a biosafety scoring system (BSS) to reinforce its biosafety management system (BMS). Since the inception of the BSS, strict compliance with laboratory biosafety management regulations had been fostered among the research personnel. At the same time, the BSS has also effectively facilitated training work, reduced difficulties of personnel management, and strengthened operation and management of the laboratory, thereby played a positive role in ensuring biosafety of the laboratory. In conclusion, the biosafety scoring system exemplifies an effective personnel management of high-level biosafety laboratories.

Keywords: high-level biosafety laboratory, personal management, biosafety scoring system (BSS), biosafety management system (BMS)