Prudent Practices in the Laboratory Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, Updated Version (2011) / Chapter Skim
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10 Laboratory Security
10 Laboratory Security
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263 10.H.1.2 Elevated (Security Level 2) 263 10.H.1.3 High (Security Level 3)
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Risks to laboratory systems, password protection procedures, and security include video surveillance systems; • operational security -- sign-in sheets or logs, con • theft or diversion of chemicals, biologicals, and trol of keys and access cards, authorization pro radioactive or proprietary materials (such materi cedures, background checks, and security guards; als could be stolen from the laboratory, diverted and or intercepted in transit between supplier and • information security -- passwords, backup sys laboratory, at a loading dock, or at a stockroom, tems, shredding of sensitive information. and then sold or used, directly or as precursors, in weapons or manufacture of illicit substances)
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.These provide a trans action record and can be programmed for differ ent levels and times of access. 10.B.1.1 Door Locks • Key fobs or card access (proximity card readers)
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used to • prevent crime by recognizing unusual activity in 10.B.2 Operational Security real time, which requires staff dedicated to watch Operational security is responsible for the people ing the camera output and is most effective when within the laboratory. A security system is only as the presence of individuals alone is suspicious; strong as the individuals who support it, and thus, • validate entry authorization by verifying the iden among the goals of an operational security system are tity of the worker; and to increase awareness of security risks and protocols, to • verify identity of unauthorized personnel after provide authorization for people who need access to a unauthorized access.
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protocols, drills, background checks, card access sys Other data may fit into the following categories: tems, video surveillance, and other measures. What's more, many colleges and universities, to say nothing • public, shared freely with anyone; of commercial institutions, have engaged their own • internal, shared freely within the institution; sworn and armed on-site police force.
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by malicious intent. For example, osmium tetroxide, which is highly toxic in pure solid form and in solution, 10.E.2 Research Animals has been judged to be a poor choice for terrorists to use, because of its high cost, its rapid evaporation, and Animal research is the focus of numerous anithe fact that an explosion would convert it to harmless mal rights organizations, including some that have products.
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A security vulnerability assessment (SVA) be either destroyed or returned to the manufacturer or is used to catalog potential security risks to the laboradistributor.
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; • security systems in place (e.g., access control, The SVA findings provide a list of risks, needs, and cameras, intrusion detection) ; options for improvement (i.e., materials and laborato • access controls for laboratory personnel (e.g., ries in need of security measures beyond a lock and background checks, authorization procedures, key)
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Loss to theft, malicious pranks, and increasing levels of security for periods of or sabotage would have moderately serious health higher risk. DHS also recommends that security plans address Security Features for Security Level 1 TABLE 10.1 the security of the site perimeter and institute vehicle Physical • Lockable doors and windows checks.
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• Double-door vestibule entry Operational • Secure doors, windows, and passageways when not occupied Operational • Secure doors, windows, and passageways when • Ensure all laboratory personnel receive security not occupied awareness training • Ensure all laboratory personnel receive security • Escort visitors and contractors, consider an entry awareness training log • Escort and log in visitors and contractors • Lock doors, windows, and passageways at all Electronic • Access control system recommended times • Intrusion alarm recommended where sabotage, • Inspect items carried into or removed from the theft, or diversion is a concern laboratory • Have an inventory system is in place for materials of concern. • Perform background checks on individuals with direct access to the materials of concern or within the control zone.
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