Description of diagram: Biosafety cabinets belong to one of three classes, Class I, Class II, or Class III. Within Class II, cabinets are further broken down by type. Type A cabinets exist as either ...

Laboratory biosafety practices are based on the principle of containment of biological agents to prevent exposure to laboratory workers and the outside environment. Primary containment protects the ...

Summary of recommended biosafety levels for management of biological organisms. The laboratory director is specifically and primarily responsible for assessing the risks and applying the appropriate ...

Biosafety is the application of preventive methods to reduce the risk of exposure to biological agents or biohazards, which can affect the health of laboratory personnel, the community and the ...