Laboratory Information: Biosafety Level 4 Checklist - BEI Resources
Laboratory Information: Biosafety Level 4 Checklist - BEI Resources
Laboratory Information: Biosafety Level 4 Checklist - BEI Resources
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Are laboratory personnel trained prior to assuming their duties and on an annual basis<br />
or when policies change on the hazards associated with the material they are<br />
manipulating and the precautions to prevent exposures, and exposure evaluation<br />
procedures<br />
B. Special Practices YES NO<br />
Are all persons entering the laboratory advised of entry/exit requirements and potential<br />
hazards<br />
Are the proper facilities in place to allow for laboratory personnel to change clothes and<br />
to shower prior to exit from the facility<br />
Does your organization have an occupational health and medical surveillance program<br />
which includes offering appropriate immunizations for the agents handled<br />
Is a baseline serum sample stored for laboratory employees<br />
Is there a biosafety manual available that is laboratory specific<br />
Does the laboratory supervisor ensure that all personnel working with BSL-4 agents<br />
have the appropriate knowledge and can demonstrate proficiency in standard and<br />
special laboratory practices on an annual basis<br />
Are procedures in place for the use of durable, sturdy, leak proof containers during the<br />
collection, handling, processing, storage, or transport of infectious materials<br />
Are the appropriate procedures in place for the removal of viable or intact BSL 4<br />
material<br />
What decontamination method is used for the routine decontamination of equipment<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
x_______<br />
<strong>Biosafety</strong><br />
Officer<br />
Initials<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
Is this method used after all spills and splashes and prior to maintenance on<br />
equipment<br />
How are materials and supplies brought into the BSL 4 laboratory Are interlocks<br />
present<br />
______________________________________________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
How often are checks of essential containment and life support systems completed<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
x_______<br />
x_______<br />
Are they documented<br />
Are there animals or plants in the laboratory not associated with the work being<br />
performed<br />
C. Safety Equipment (Primary Barriers and Personal Protective Equipment)<br />
<strong>Biosafety</strong> cabinets are required for the manipulation of infectious material. Please indicate type of BSC, air<br />
i filtration, and certification schedule:<br />
x_______<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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