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EntityRisk The vocabulary table for the Entity.riskCode attribute
Lvl | Type, Domain name and/or Mnemonic code | Concept ID | Mnemonic | Print Name | Definition/Description
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1 | L: (BIO) | C14074 | BIO | Biological | The dangers associated with normal biological materials. I.e. potential risk of unknown infections. Routine biological materials from living subjects.
1 | L: (COR) | C14076 | COR | Corrosive | Material is corrosive and may cause severe injury to skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Avoid any unprotected contact.
1 | L: (ESC) | C14077 | ESC | Escape Risk | The entity is at risk for escaping from containment or control.
1 | S: MaterialDangerInfectious (INF) | S10407 | INF | infectious | Material known to be infectious with human pathogenic microorganisms. Those who handle this material must take precautions for their protection.
2 | L: (BHZ) | C10408 | BHZ | biohazard | Material contains microorganisms that is an environmental hazard. Must be handled with special care.
1 | S: MaterialDangerInflammable (IFL) | S10412 | IFL | inflammable | Material is highly inflammable and in certain mixtures (with air) may lead to explosions. Keep away from fire, sparks and excessive heat.
2 | L: (EXP) | C10413 | EXP | explosive | Material is an explosive mixture. Keep away from fire, sparks, and heat.
1 | L: (AGG) | C10415 | AGG | aggressive | A danger that can be associated with certain living subjects, including humans.
1 | L: (INJ) | C10414 | INJ | injury hazard | Material is solid and sharp (e.g., cannulas). Dispose in hard container.
1 | L: (POI) | C10410 | POI | poison | Material is poisonous to humans and/or animals. Special care must be taken to avoid incorporation, even of small amounts.
1 | L: (RAD) | C10409 | RAD | radioactive | Material is a source for ionizing radiation and must be handled with special care to avoid injury of those who handle it and to avoid environmental hazards.

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