#VIDEOS: Good Microbiological Practices and Procedures #GMPP, @WHO (3/3)

Biological safety cabinets (BSC)

1. Introduction: Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are primary containment devices designed to protect laboratory workers and the surrounding environment from potential exposure to infectious agents. This video provides an overview of the type of activities that should be conducted within BSCs and how BSCs work as well as different types of BSCs available, followed by installation recommendations to ensure proper containment.

2. Preparatory steps: Prior to working with infectious material inside BSCs, there are a few important steps to take to make sure that work will be done safely and the cabinet is functioning correctly, including proper maintenance, disinfection and organization of workflow.

3. Best practices for safe usage: It is always important to follow best practices while working in BSC to help maintain adequate airflow within the cabinet, leading to prevention of exposures and release of pathogens. Work from ‘clean’ to ‘dirty’ and dispose of contaminated waste inside the cabinet and complete the work by decontamination.

4: Incident management: In the event of an emergency or cabinet malfunction, operators must be prepared to quickly react in a safe and secure manner. This video highlights the importance of a facility’s Standard Operating Procedures and spill control. It also provides guidance on a loss of cabinet power or any other emergencies.

REFERENCE:

Biosafety video series. who.int/ihr/publications/biosafety-video-series/en/

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