B6 Questions and answers

1. With reference to the Advisory Committee on Genetic Manipulation (ACGM) Note

7, “Guidance on the Risk Assessment of Operations Involving the Contained Use of
Genetically Modified Organisms”, identify the three critical stages of harm arising
from the genetically modified organism.

2. Define `micro-organism’.

3. Describe the three main categories of micro-organism.

4. Outline the three different categories of toxin.

5. Identify the routes in which biological agents can gain entry to the human body

6. Outline the three main routes of entry of biological agents.

7. Outline the acute effects of attack by micro-organisms on the body.

8. List the occupational groups at risk from exposure to biological hazards.

9. Outline the vulnerable groups that may be at risk from exposure to biological
hazards.

10. Identify two diseases that are caused by fungi.

11. Outline the symptoms of Brucellosis (Undulent Fever, Malta Fever).

12. Outline a suitable control strategy for zoonoses.

13. Explain the range of factors that increase the risk of legionella proliferation.

14. Outline control measures that can be implemented to inhibit the growth of
Legionella.

15. Outline the symptoms of leptospirosis (Weils Disease)

16. Identify those workers who are at most risk from leptospirosis

17. Describe the measures that can be used to control leptospirosis.

18. Describe the symptoms of farmer’s lung.

19. Outline the ways in which Cryptosporidiosis can be transmitted.

20. Outline the measures that can be taken to prevent the spread of Cryptosporidiosis.

21. Outline the symptoms and treatment of Woolsorters Disease (Anthrax).

22. Identify the occupations that are at most risk from Q Fever.

23. Identify the disease caused by a virus-like bacterium of poultry, game and other
birds, which can be fatal to man if untreated.

24. Outline ways in which healthcare workers can protect themselves from the AIDS
virus.

25. Explain how agricultural workers can be exposed to Biological Hazards.

26. Describe the symptoms of and prevention from Orf.

27. List the symptoms of Lyme Disease.

28. Outline the aims of the R194 List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation,
2002.

29. With reference to the R194 List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation,

2002, state the items that should be included in a national list of occupational
diseases.

30. With reference to the R194 List of Occupational Disease Recommendation, 2002,
outline what information each member should provide to the International Labour
Office.

31. Outline the relationship between Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).