biohazard

     

A biological hazar or biohazard is an organism, or substance derived from an organism, that poses a threat to (primarily) human health. This can include medical waste or samples of a microorganism, virus or toxin (from a biological source) that can impact human health. It can also include substances harmful to animals. The term and its associated symbol is generally used as a warning, so that those potentially exposed to the substances will know to take precautions. There is also a biohazard HCS/WHMIS logo which utilizes the same symbol.

Trivia about biohazard

  • Cancel the picnic--the international symbol for this is up ahead
  • The international symbol seen here stands for this type of hazard
  • 9-letter term for the health risk posed by the possible release of a pathogen into the environment

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