Bioterrorism is the intentional use of micro-organisms to bring about ill effects or death to humans, livestock, or crops. The use of micro-organisms to cause disease is a growing concern for public …

Provides background on bioterrorism and discusses decontamination, protective measures and other key response issues. Hospitals and Community Emergency Response - What You Need to Know.

The following links provide information about recognizing bioterrorism hazards. For more information about specific agents, see OSHA's Anthrax, Botulism, Plague, Ricin, Smallpox, Tularemia, and Viral …

There are 29 OSHA-approved State Plans operating state-wide occupational safety and health programs. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as …

Discusses the feasibility of using immunizations as a defense against bioterrorism, both at the military and general public level. It calls special attention to the feasibility of administering smallpox and …

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Potential Bioterrorism Threats Botulinum toxin may pose a bioweapons threat because of its extreme potency, lethality, and ease of production. A small amount of botulinum toxin seeded in the food or …

Bioterrorism is the intentional use of micro-organisms to bring about ill effects or death to humans, livestock, or crops. The use of micro-organisms to cause disease is a growing concern for public …

Although naturally occurring smallpox has been eradicated, there is still heightened concern that the variola virus might be used as an agent of bioterrorism. The concept of using variola virus in warfare …

The following references provide information on the use of plague as a bioweapon and associated issues to be considered during a plague outbreak. Bioterrorism and Plague: Preparedness