December 31, 2021 By Kewaunee International Group Comments are Off LabDesign, LabGuidelines, LabMaintenance, LabProtocols, LabSafety

Animal Biosafety Guidelines

While we’ve heard of biosafety guidelines for laboratory personnel, there’s another perspective for studies that involve animals. These guidelines ensure that any animal studies that incorporate the use of harmful & contagious organisms are as secure as possible.

In this infographic, we’ll look at the various biosafety levels and what guidelines we must follow.

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Types	Level of Access	Guidelines
ABSL-1	Limited access, protective clothing mandatory	Best for maintenance of animals after quarantine Inoculated with Risk Group 1 organisms GMT practices are mandatory SOPs must be developed by a dedicated officer & medical surveillance team must be instituted
ABSL-2	ABSL-1 + hazard warnings + Class I/ II BSCs	Biohazard warnings are a must Design – Doors must be inwards & closing; heating, lighting & ventilation must be appropriate Arthropod & rodent control program is a must BSCs with HEPA filtered exhaust – for aerosol generating work Use of sharp instruments is restricted Training must be provided on clothing, animal handling, transportation, and disposal
ABSL-3	ABSL-2 + controlled access + special PPE	Facility must be separated from other areas using double door entrance Mechanical ventilation is a must along with exhaust combined with HEPA filters; recirculation must be avoided Autoclaves and incinerators must be readily available Animals inoculated with Risk 3 organisms must be housed in cages separate from these units PPE must be decontaminated before wash; bedding should be dust-free Windows must be break-proof Staff must be immunized
ABSL-4	ABSL-3 + strictly limited access + Class III BSCs + decontamination on all exits	Two-person rule is a must Highest level of training must be offered & only to authorized members Airlock anteroom is a must; clean side must be separated from showering & changing side Exhaust system must ensure negative airflow Pass through airlock for non-autoclavable material transport is mandatory All materials must be autoclaved before & after use Staff must be medically supervised at all times

Source: Laboratory Safety Guidelines (WHO, 2004)

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Animal Biosafety Guidelines

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