Biological safety Cabinets Flashcards
What do you call the filter that removes microbes from the cabinet?
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter
This is useful to disinfect air and contaminated surfaces that cannot be reached with chemical disinfectants
UV light
What is the precaution for use of UV light?
UV light will cause damage to the eyes; light must be turned off when using the cabinet
The type most commonly used in the lab for handling infectious material
BSC Class II: Laminar Flow safety cabinet
BSC II, you need to turn the blower on and allow to run for how many minutes before using it?
At least 5 minutes to establish air flow
Used in chemical lab to draw away fumes, gases or vapours.
Fume hoods
Fumes and vapours are removed by _______ pressure vaccuum
Negative
The chemical fume hoods must be turned on ___minutes before use and left on for ____minutes after.
15 minutes