Why test Biological Safety Cabinets?
Exposure to aerosols that are produced from common laboratory procedures are responsible for many of the infections acquired in microbiological laboratories. Testing is essential to ensure that the cabinets are working correctly to prevent the liberation of microorganisms and other biologically hazardous material from the laboratory into the environment.
Related Questions
- During cleaning of our biological safety cabinets our operators wear N95 masks. Should other personnel in the clean room also take exposure precautions?
- How can I request minor building modifications at the STRF such as moving biological safety cabinets or reconfiguring furniture?
- Can a TDA-5B be used to test Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)?
