2. The group also proposes the establishment of four small working groups to be responsible 
for the continuation and development of activities in the following areas of the present 
discussion: 
a) Safe transfer of infectious materials 
b) Laboratory safety elements 
c) Maximum containment laboratories 
d) Development of emergency services 
The terms of reference for each group are given in Annex 4. 
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