Handling of Biological Materials

Personnel

• Lab Coat
• Appropriate Gloves
• Appropriate Eye Protection
• Respirator
• Safety/Containment Equipment

Biological Safety Cabinet

• Sealed Rotors/Safety Buckets
• Mechanical Pipette
• Plastic-backed disposable paper

Facilities

• Laboratories have doors
• Sink for hand washing
• Work surfaces easily cleaned
• Bench tops are impervious to water
• Study furniture
• Biological safety cabinets installed as needed
• Eyewash readily available
• Autoclave available

Lab Practices

• Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking
• Prohibit mouth pipetting
• Minimize splashes and aerosols
• Decontaminate work surfaces daily
• Dispose of contaminated wastes in biohazard container
• Wash hands