Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center Office of Environmental Safety and Services

Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center Office of Environmental Safety and Services

<p> BSL-2 Laboratory Updated On: </p><p>BIOHAZARD SAFEGUARDS:</p><p>1. All Personal Protective Equipment Shall Be Removed Prior To Leaving This Work Area 2. Eating, Drinking, Smoking, Applying Cosmetics Or Lip Balm, And Handling Contact Lenses Are prohibited In This Area</p><p>Name Of Infectious Agent(s) (Genus And Species, If Applicable):</p><p>Transmission Route(s):</p><p>Special Requirements For Entering The Area:</p><p>Standard BSL-2 as described in the current edition of CDC’s Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories. Can specify PPE here, also. </p><p>Emergency Contacts: Title: Phone: </p><p>*Biosafety Level 2 is similar to Biosafety Level 1 and is suitable for work involving agents of moderate potential hazard to personnel and the environment. It differs from BSL-1 in that: (1) Laboratory personnel have specific training in handling pathogenic agents and are directed by competent scientist; (2) Access to the laboratory is limited when work is being conducted; (3) Extreme precautions are taken with contaminated sharp items; and (4) Certain procedures in which infectious aerosols or splashes may be created are conducted in biological safety cabinets or other physical containment equipment. See detailed summary of BSL-2 practices from current edition of the BMBL.</p>

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