Applied Research for Understanding the Roles of Stress and Various Psychological Parameters in Operational Safety and Human Performance Under Extended Periods of Work in BSL-4 Laboratory Conditions

-- Accomplishments

• Investigation and evaluation of methods and technologies that might yield procedures or guidelines for operational safety in BSL-3 laboratories
• Development and demonstration of processes for successful monitoring of laboratory workers to prevent injuries and/or breeches of facility containment
• Demonstration of real-time methods and technologies to enhance biosecurity in specialized BSL-3 laboratory animal laboratories

-- Client’s name and contact person

• National Institutes of Health/Division of Occupational Health and Safety
• Dr. Deborah E. Wilson

--Project's time frame: June 2004 – September 2005
-- Dollar value of contract: $95,000

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