The 5 Strategic Advantages of Certifying Your BSL-3 Facility

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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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Five Design Considerations for Animal Laboratories

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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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Twenty Considerations for a Successful BSL-3/ABSL-3 Laboratory Design

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The pathway to a successful Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) laboratory project lies in the approach and attention to detail during the design process. The following are twenty suggestions for achieving a research program-driven design: 1. Team approach: Completing a BSL-3/ABSL-3 project is a team effort. It involves the creativity of […]

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