Biossegurança e biosseguridade: medidas para o aprimoramento da gestão do centro de biologia da reprodução da UFJF

Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation is to improve the planning and management of the Centre for Reproductive Biology (CBR) at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, with a view to carrying out research in line with recommended biosafety and biosecurity standards. It should be noted that the use of laboratory animals presents biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and mechanical/accident risks that can cause harm to the people involved, as well as impacting on the health and well-being of the animals themselves, which therefore makes the research relevant. From a methodological point of view, this is a qualitative investigation. In addition to a literature review, documentary research was carried out, analysing public data and information held in the CBR archives, as well as the relevant legislation. The fieldwork stage included onsite visits for photographic records, the application of a questionnaire with the main players involved in the research context and an interview with the manager of a vivarium. The data obtained was compiled and analysed in the light of the theoretical framework, which was divided into three theoretical axes. The first brings together the contributions made by updating and structuring biosafety measures to maintain the health and well-being of animals and staff, as well as the responsibilities inherent to each of those involved in animal experimentation. The second focuses on the ethical principles on which animal experimentation should be based. The third focuses on management systems with an emphasis on standardisation and quality management. The results show that biosafety is fundamental to guaranteeing the health and wellbeing of the animals and the subjects involved in animal management, as well as ensuring the quality and success of the experiments. It is also worth emphasising that improving biosafety standards must be a collaborative and continuous process. An Educational Action Plan (PAE) is therefore presented, made up of four actions aimed at improving the planning and management of the Centre for Reproductive Biology in order to carry out research in line with the recommended biosafety and biosecurity standards.