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In high-containment laboratories, significant attention is often given to HVAC systems, pressure relationships, HEPA filtration, and room finishes. However, containment integrity can be compromised by something as simple as an improperly sealed electrical receptacle. In Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratories, every penetration of the containment envelope—including electrical electrical devices (boxes, switches, receptacles, lights, signal systems, […]

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Across the world, many laboratories rely on in-house certification programs often supported by building management systems (BMS) and internal maintenance teams to meet annual compliance requirements. While these approaches can satisfy baseline regulatory expectations, they may not always deliver the level of assurance needed in today’s increasingly complex biosafety environment. As laboratories evolve to support […]

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By: Kerstin Haskell, MBA. President, World BioHazTec. I remember exactly where I was when I got the call. I was sitting in an airport, waiting for my flight home from Iceland after attending a conference in Germany. I was exhausted, jet-lagged, and only half paying attention to my phone when it rang. “Check your email!” […]

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