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Office of Laboratory Security
Biosafety Division
- develop and apply national biosafety policies and guidelines
- assess permit applications for importation of human pathogens
- issue permits for importation of human pathogens
- certify level 3 and 4 containment facilities
- offer consultative services to microbiological laboratories
- act as a resource centre by providing training services and information
- act as a WHO collaborating centre.
Emergency and Bioterrorism Response Division
- develop polices, procedures and guidelines for biosafety emergencies, threat reduction initiatives and biological proliferation prevention programs
- control and track the use of dangerous pathogens in Canada
- monitor the accidental release of biological materials from certified and non-certified facilities and the instances of laboratory-acquired infections
- effect the Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) for national transportation emergencies involving Risk Group 4 human pathogens
- effect a national plan for 24/7 on-scene responses to suspicious packages and other bioterrorism events.
Laboratory Safety Division
- general responsibility for developing and managing safety programs for all of the PHAC's laboratories
- manage PHAC's consolidated license for the handling of radioactive materials in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- develop and manage PHAC's transportation of dangerous goods program for compliance to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (TDG)E
- plan, develop and administer safety programs for PHAC's laboratories, including WHMIS, safe handling of hazardous substances, fire safety and occupational health and safety.
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