Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) incidents are rare, yet their repercussions are monumental. Operating at BSL-3 demands meticulous protocols and unwavering risk mitigation. While rare, any lapses can have far-reaching and potentially devastating consequences. In this article, we explore the significance of BSL-3 certification. Even though it may not be mandatory in your country, it proves to […]
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At the beginning of the design process, there are many decisions that must be made regarding equipment, sinks, showers, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), and other primary barrier equipment, the configuration of the HVAC system, and contingencies based upon the facility design elements required by the agents that will be worked with or studied. Sustainability, maintainability, […]
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A laboratory team member has collapsed in containment. Will other team members know how to properly extricate and transfer them to emergency services? An important part of laboratory worker safety is emergency preparedness and incident response. An emergency is typically defined as “an event that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or the environment.” […]
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