The Containment Barrier – Testing It Right, Part 2
By Randy Kray, AIA
Let’s move onto a discussion of recording test data, defining integrity testing, and some thoughts on developing a test standard using approaches developed in Australia and New Zealand.
The Latest Buzz on Insectaries
By Elizabeth Weisenberg, Yun Lee
In the last ten years, there has been a considerable increase in demand for insectaries in laboratories, particularly in the government sector. This article will explore the reasons behind the increase in demand, the guidelines used to design these facilities, and the common characteristics and details of design.
Perspectives in Alkaline Hydrolysis
By Brandon F. Ross, Jack R. Hoff
The commercialization of alkaline hydrolysis technology used in tissue digester systems has led to many new innovations in the process and equipment design — some of which have led consumers to many perceptions and misconceptions regarding the process.
Security and Risk
By Jon Crane, AIA, LEED AP
Biosafety and biocontainment considerations have historically been based on risk assessment. Risk assessment in biocontainment has had a subjective component that makes it difficult to measure.
BSL Basics
By Vince McLeod, CIH, Glenn R. Ketcham, CIH
Whether performing research or production, activities working with infectious micro-organisms, or laboratory animals, require the proper degree of protection – protection for laboratory personnel, the environment, and the local community.
Laboratory Biosafety in Rodent Biocontainment
By Michael Sidelsky, RLATG
Rodent biocontainment environments encompass a number of engineering, design, safety, equipment, and ventilation considerations.
New Technologies Allow Safer Removal of Liquid Wastes from Biocontainment Facilities
By Marty Wetzel, Joseph Wilson, Luke Wilson, Gordon I. Kaye, PH.D
We will present here, new technologies that are available to allow for safer handling and disposal of infectious liquids from biocontainment facilities.
Design Considerations for Placement of Autoclaves in BSL and ABSL Containment Facilities
By Ted Shlisky, PE, MS
When double door autoclaves are placed into a BSL-3 or BSL-4 laboratory, several decisions should be reviewed by the lab planner and/or architect
All the elements that go into designing a sterilization system must be determined while keeping containment in mind.