LabGard NU-813 Class I Biological Safety Cabinet

Like many layers of an onion, there are unanswered questions on the intricate details of USP 800-related engineering control parameters. In addition, the multitude and flexibility of theengineering controls can seem daunting to the independent pharmacy owner. Even more concerning, and certainly at the forefront of all of the independent pharmacy owners’ minds, is the cost associated with being compliant with USP 800. The costs associated with building a new facility or remodeling an existing space, are proving to be as equally subjective as the choice of engineering controls. The focus of this white paper is to discuss the details for consideration of a good working design of a USP 800 compliant compounding lab.

There is a looming deadline on December 1, 2019 and that is the implementation of USP chapter <800>-Hazardous Drugs, Handling in Healthcare Settings. State Boards of Pharmacy (SBOP) are forming task forces and committees to determine if their state will fully implement the chapter or if they will only implement certain components of the chapters. And yet there are other states that are unsure what to do and may push the enforcement further down the timeline. Regardless of what your SBOP has determined regarding USP <800> enforcement, it is still wise to examine the risks associated with hazardous drug chemical handling in your entity. Mitigating risk may not be at the forefront of your mindset, but like the USP <800> deadline, the issue of chemical exposure risk is looming in all healthcare facilities that handle hazardous drugs (HDs).

Handling hazardous drugs in the compounding pharmacy, per USP chapter <800> guidelines, involves strategic workflow strategies with the goal of minimizing personnel and environmental exposure. This application note pulls chemical handling and compounding workflow strategies together into a more sequential model in an effort to minimize personnel and environmental exposure.

This application note provides a technical bulletin offering safety advice and information about the use of Bunsen burners within a biological safety cabinet (BSC).

Selecting a biological safety cabinet (BSC) is a critical part of setting up or upgrading any laboratory. Making the correct decision requires experience and considerable technical knowledge. Laboratory managers, their research staff, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel are the best source of the expertise necessary to purchase the correct BSC. They should play a key role in decisions so purchasing teams can avoid problems and additional costs associated with selecting the wrong BSC. Download this white paper to learn about the most important considerations when purchasing a new biological safety cabinet for your laboratory.

In this video, NuAire Lab Equipment highlights the custom biosafety cabinet process, emphasizing the need to maintain aseptic conditions while using large laboratory machinery. The video addresses challenges in fitting equipment into standard biosafety cabinets and stresses the advantages of collaborating with NuAire's team of engineers for a tailored solution. It covers the entire design process, including specifications, installation requirements, unique design drafting, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This video explains how important proper preventative maintenance, yearly maintenance, and certification are when maximizing products life as well as keeping up to date with industry standards to eliminate safety hazards.

An important part of a safe work environment is making sure it is ergonomically designed to work with you, not against you. When you work in a NuAire Biosafety Cabinet, you'll experience a comfortable, ergonomically designed workspace.

Minimize air turbulence and prevent splatter or unwanted spread of aerosols by applying proper technique when working within the biological safety cabinet, shown in this video.

This video demonstrates the importance of proper procedures and equipment to provide primary personnel and environmental protection - Biological Safety Cabinets are not a substitute for good laboratory practice and proper aseptic technique.

In this video learn steps to take before you begin work in your Biological Safety Cabinet. A proper biosafety or operations manuals will specify practices and procedures designed to minimize and eliminate risks.

Discover why Biological Safety Cabinets are the principal device used to provide containment of infectious splashes or aerosols generated by microbiological procedures.

In this video learn the basics of how NuAire Biological Safety Cabinets are designed to offer optimal personnel, environmental and product protection.

Watch this video to learn about the maintenance and certification of NuAire Biological Safety Cabinets. Find out about HEPA filter safety, performance testing and certification of Biological Safety Cabinets.

Find out how to work in a biosafety cabinet so airflow is not interrupted, as well as other key considerations to ensure complete biocontainment

How biological safety cabinets provide safety, durability and reliability for the medical treatment setting

Ensure you purchase the perfect biosafety cabinet by following this guide from NuAire