Biosafety towel

  • Biosafety equipment typically used in the lab

    Decontaminate the BSC before and after every use to prevent cross-contamination.
    One method is to use a 1:10 fresh bleach solution followed by a 70% ethanol rinse to avoid corrosion and achieve good disinfection.
    Contact EHS if you need a bleach alternative..

  • How do you clean up a biological spill?

    Apply disinfectant to the spill are and allow for at least 10 minutes contact time to ensure germicidal action of disinfectant.
    Remove disinfectant with paper towels or other absorbent material and dispose of in biohazard bad.
    Wipe off any residual spilled material and reapply disinfectant before final clean up..

  • What is the difference between BSL-1 and BSL-2?

    BSL-2 builds upon BSL-1.
    If you work in a lab that is designated a BSL-2, the microbes there pose moderate hazards to laboratorians and the environment.
    The microbes are typically indigenous and associated with diseases of varying severity..

Place paper towels in the bottom of the secondary container to absorb any liquids if there was a leak in the primary container during transport.
A spill kit, consisting of paper towels, tongs, and disinfectant, is ideally located under or next to the sink. Decontamination of spills within an operating 
o Rinse with 70% ethanol or sterile water. o Dispose of paper towels as biowaste. • Remove gloves. • Wash hands with soap and water for 30 seconds.
Wait 10 minutes, collect paper towels, and dispose as biological waste. • For sensitive surfaces: o Rinse with 70% ethanol or sterile water. o Dispose of paper 

How do you decontaminate a biosafety cabinet?

Allow at least a 30-minute contact time for full decontamination.
Collect dry waste (e.g. gloves, pipet wrappers, paper towels) in a small biohazard bag inside the biosafety cabinet.
Seal bag prior to removal from biosafety cabinet.
Transport waste to autoclave in a leakproof container.

Should you wear a sleeve cover in a biosafety cabinet?

Sleeve covers should be worn to minimize contamination of wrists and lab coat sleeves.
Consider double gloving, particularly for all work within a biological safety cabinet (BSC).
The outer pair can be removed before exiting the biosafety cabinet and a new pair put on when re-entering the biosafety cabinet.

What are the Biosafety rules & procedures for work with special pathogens?

In the US, the biosafety rules and procedures that must be followed for work with special pathogens that require BSL-2, BSL-3, or BSL-4 containment are outlined in Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories ( BMBL) 2.

What is Biosafety Level 2?

Biosafety Level-2 containment and safety practices are suitable for work with a broad spectrum of indigenous moderate-risk agents that typically cause mild-to-moderate human disease.
Additionally, BSL-2 is usually the default biosafety level when working with diagnostic specimens from humans and/or animals.


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