Chapter 4. The containment laboratory Biosafety level 3
Chapter 4. The containment laboratory – Biosafety Level 3
The containment laboratory- Biosafety level 3 is designed and provided for work with risk Group 3 microorganisms and with large volumes or high concentrations of Risk Group 2 microorganisms that pose an increased risk of aerosol spread Biosafety level 3 containment requires the strengthening of the operational and safety programmes over and above those for basic laboratories- Biosafety Levels 1 and 2
The containment laboratory – Biosafety Level 3 is designed and provided for work with Risk Group 3 microorganisms and with large volumes or high concentrations of Risk Group 2 microorganisms that pose an increased risk of aerosol spread. Biosafety Level 3 containment requires the strengthening of the operational and safety programmes over and above those for basic laboratories – Biosafety Levels 1 and 2
The guidelines given in this chapter are presented in the form of additions to those for basic laboratories- Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, which must therefore be applied before those specific for the containment laboratory -Biosafety Level 3. The major additionsand changes are in:
The guidelines given in this chapter are presented in the form of additions to those for basic laboratories – Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, which must therefore be applied before those specific for the containment laboratory – Biosafety Level 3. The major additionsand changes are in:
1. Code of practice
1. Code of practice
2. Laboratory design and facilities 3. Health and medical surveillance. laboratories in this category should be registered or listed with the national or other appropriate health authorities
2. Laboratory design and facilities 3. Health and medical surveillance. Laboratories in this category should be registered or listed with the national or other appropriate health authorities