Purified biological toxins are chemical hazards, although many such toxins produce adverse effects at doses significantly below that of “traditional” laboratory chemicals. Laboratory use of purified ...

Biological safety cabinets referred to in this section are classified ... the potential for contaminant release into the laboratory work environment is increased as is the risk of product ...

and medical oversight to anyone at Purdue University working with a Risk Group 2 or higher biological agent (BSL 2 or higher laboratory). Program participation is offered at no charge. Participation ...

Other common laboratory hazards include biological agents, radioactive material, lasers, and physical hazards. Laboratory safety has traditionally been synonymous with chemical safety; however, true ...

biological, animal, and radiological hazards; radiation producing devices; and other physical hazards. SOPs should be written by personnel who are most knowledgeable with the experimental process and ...

Regulated biological materials in research include biological agents ... We conduct Biosafety audits annually to support ongoing safety. Laboratory PI’s will receive an email notification one month in ...

The air is then filtered before being exhausted, usually back into the laboratory. Three kinds of biological safety cabinets, designated as Class I, II, and III have been developed to meet varying ...

Class II Type A Class II biological safety cabinets provide personnel, environmental and product protection. The Class II, Type A cabinet recirculates approximately 70% of the air through a supply ...