LabGard® ES AIR Limited NU-545 Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

The process of conducting a risk assessment can be crucial before initiating experiments involving potentially hazardous conditions or materials in the laboratory. This eBook provides comprehensive guidance on understanding, performing, and incorporating risk assessments into biological materials work. It covers the definition of a risk assessment, evaluation of hazards, implementation of control measures, and selection of biosafety cabinets (BSCs) based on risk assessment outcomes.

by Julianne Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP

Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) are the primary engineering control devices used to mitigate exposure risk to biohazardous materials, particulates, and aerosols in many different industries. NuAire explains how Class II BSCs are performance tested, validated and certified by NSF International. Discover why it is vital that BSCs are properly certified in your lab, what a BSC field certification should look like, and how to find the right qualified BSC field certifier for your lab needs.

by Julianne L. Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP

Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) are critically important primary containment devices used to protect individuals from exposure to biohazardous materials while they are working in the laboratory. They are also large devices that often contain biologically contaminated internal parts after they have been used. At the end of their lifespan, it is therefore vital to safely and fully dispose of the BSC. NuAire explains how to conduct a risk assessment to determine what steps are needed to safely handle the retired BSC, and the disassembly guidelines set out by the NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Informative Annex 1.

by Julianne Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP

Biosafety cabinet (BSC) sizing, configuration, and ergonomic accessories are all very important aspects to consider when purchasing a new BSC to support the user’s health and comfort while conducting their workflow. Conducting a workflow analysis is an important step in selecting an appropriately sized BSC for your scientific processes and the ergonomic needs of your laboratory’s BSC users. NuAire explains how to conduct a workflow analysis to select and configure your new biosafety cabinet. Explore some important ergonomic considerations for BSC use, work zone set-up, and available customization.

by Julianne Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP

When designing or renovating a laboratory space, the proper placement of equipment is vital, especially biosafety cabinets (BSCs) and other devices that are impacted by airflow and personnel patterns. This is important in order to ensure their containment performance and to allow for appropriate process flow for both scientific procedures and safety purposes. NuAire compares different BSC placement best practice recommendations visually, and provides example placements of specific equipment based on common laboratory uses within the bounds of those clearances.

by Julianne Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP

When working in the laboratory with a NuAire Biosafety Cabinet, following strict safety protocols is crucial. This infographic highlights a number of safety procedures ranging from understanding airflow and maintaining the proper sash level to the superior handling of tubes, Petri dishes, and aspirator bottles. Many common procedures in Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) may create splatter or aerosols, so techniques to reduce their generation are crucial to minimize personnel exposure to infectious materials.

Download this SelectScience infographic to explore how to:

• Understand how to correctly set up and prepare a NuAire biosafety cabinet to ensure optimal airflow and contamination control.
• Learn best‑practice techniques for safe and efficient work inside the cabinet, including proper hand placement and material organization.
• Recognize common user errors that compromise protection and discover how to avoid them through consistent, validated workflows.
• Apply correct shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance procedures to preserve cabinet performance and ensure long‑term laboratory safety.

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• Document type: Infographic
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In the domain of laboratory safety and containment, biosafety cabinets (BSCs) serve as the primary defense against potentially dangerous materials and pathogens. Yet, it is essential to recognize that not all BSCs are alike. Every laboratory operates with its distinct research goals, procedures, and safety measures, making the one-size-fits-all approach insufficient. Customization emerges as the key to bridging this gap.

In this application eBook, we examine biosafety cabinets (BSCs) and their pivotal role in laboratory safety and efficiency. This expert guide will explore the significance of conducting thorough risk assessments before starting new experiments to determine what kind of biosafety cabinet you need before searching for a suitable vendor.

This guide will also cover:

• Custom-built biosafety cabinets
• Experimental setups
• Safety protocols

From arm movements to ergonomics and airflow checks, discover the 5 most important rules to stay safe when working in a biological safety cabinet and how you can improve your practices, in this downloadable infographic.

This infographic presents a flow chart for USP 797 and USP 800 Pec Requirements when preparing drugs in healthcare settings.

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.

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