Biosafety level 2 facilities

Can a biosafety cabinet be installed in a BSL-2 laboratory?

For Biosafety Level 2 applications involving toxic chemicals or radionuclides, a Class II- B type cabinet must be installed.
Class II-B cabinets do not allow in-room venting of exhaust air and are thus appropriate for such uses..

What are biosafety level 2 facilities controls?

BSL-2 laboratories are used to study moderate-risk infectious agents or toxins that pose a moderate danger if accidentally inhaled, swallowed, or exposed to the skin.
Design requirements for BSL-2 laboratories include hand washing sinks, eye washing stations, and doors that close and lock automatically..

What is an example of a biosafety level 2?

Examples of BSL-2 organisms are: Mycobacterium, Streptococcus pneumonia, Salmonella choleraesuis.
BSL-3 risk group contains biological agents that usually cause serious disease (human, animal or plant) or that can result in serious economic consequences.
These agents are usually not spread by casual contact..

What is containment level II facilities?

Containment Level 2

What safety equipment is required in biosafety level 2?

Equipment (PPE)
Standard BSL-2 PPE consists of a dedicated lab coat, gloves, and eye protection.
Other PPE may be required (see EH&S PPE Assessment Guide).
Do not wear PPE in public areas..