Working in biosafety level 3 and 4 laboratories : a practical introduction /: a practical introduction. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Manfred Weidmann, Nigel Silmann, Patrick Butaye, Mandy Elschner.
• Editors: Weidmann, Manfred; Silman, Nigel; Butaye, Patrick; Elschner, Mandy C
• Contents: Working in Biosafety Level 3 and 4 Laboratories; Contents; Acknowledgement; Preface; List of Contributors; Introduction; References; 1 Laboratory Biosafety in Containment Laboratories; 1.1 Routes of Infection; 1.2 Classification of Microorganisms; 1.3 General Containment Principles; 1.4 Specific Containment Principles; 1.4.1 Biosafety Level 1 Laboratory; 1.4.2 Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory; 1.4.3 Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory; 1.4.4 Biosafety Level 4 Laboratory; 1.5 Design of a Suit-Based-BSL-4 Laboratory with Negative Pressure; 1.6 Safety Routines; Summary; References 2 Hazard Criteria and Categorization of Microbes Classification Systems2.1 Facility Requirements; 2.2 Exceptions to the Rules; Summary; 3 Technical and Practical Aspects of BSL-3 Laboratories; 3.1 Technical Aspects-Facilities, Secondary Barriers; 3.1.1 Air Filtration Systems; 3.1.2 Water; 3.1.3 Fire Protection; 3.2 Practical Aspects-Safety Equipment, Primary Barriers; 3.2.1 Staff; 3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); 3.3.1 Primary Barriers and Working Procedures; Summary; References; 4 Animal Biosafety Level 3 Facility -- Enhancements When Dealing with Large Animals 4.1 Enhancements to Upgrade a Standard Animal ABSL-3 Facility to a LABSL-3 Facility Housing Large Animals4.2 Additional Recommendations; Summary; References; 5 Personal Protective Equipment; 5.1 Definitions; 5.2 Regulatory Background; 5.3 Routes of Entry and Types of PPE; 5.4 Use of PPE; Summary; 6 Shipping of Infectious Substances According IATA-DGR Regulations; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Classifications and UN Code; 6.3 Limitations; 6.4 Packaging; 6.5 Packing Instruction 650 for Biological Substance, Category B; 6.6 Packing Instruction 620 for Infectious Substance, Category A UN 2814 and UN 29006.7 Packing Instruction 904 (UN 1845) for Dry Ice; 6.8 Documentation; Summary; References; 7 Disinfection and Decontamination; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Ways of Decontamination/Disinfection; 7.3 Physical Disinfection/Decontamination; 7.4 Irradiation; 7.5 Factors Influencing Chemical Disinfection/Decontamination; 7.5.1 Temperature; 7.5.2 Time of Contact; 7.5.3 Microorganism; 7.5.4 Surface Type (Absorbant vs Nonabsorbant); 7.5.5 Liquid; 7.5.6 pH; 7.5.7 Presence and Type of Dirt; 7.5.8 Concentration of the Product; 7.5.9 High-Pressure Water Cleaning; 7.5.10 Water Used 7.5.11 Mechanism/Methods of Decontamination7.5.12 Inoculum Concentration; 7.6 Testing the Activity of a Certain Product; 7.6.1 Physical Disinfection; 7.6.2 Chemical Disinfection; 7.6.2.1 Introduction; 7.6.2.2 Phase 1 Studies; 7.6.2.3 Phase 2 Studies; 7.6.2.4 Phase 3 Studies; 7.7 Chemical Compounds Used as Disinfectants; 7.7.1 Introduction; 7.7.2 Phenols; 7.7.3 Chlorine Derivatives; 7.7.4 Iodophores; 7.7.5 Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; 7.7.6 Amphoteres; 7.7.7 Aldehydes; 7.7.8 Calcium Oxide, Lime; 7.7.9 Alcohols; 7.7.10 Chlorhexidine; 7.7.11 Peroxides; 7.7.12 Peracetic Acid
• Publisher Details: Weinheim : Wiley Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 132 pages)
• Subjects: 542.1; Biological laboratories -- Safety measures; Laboratories -- Safety measures; Laboratories -- organization & administration; Infection Control; Safety Management; Equipment Contamination; SCIENCE -- Chemistry -- Clinical; Biological laboratories -- Safety measures; Laboratories -- Safety measures; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783527675357; 9783527675364; 3527675361; 9783527675333; 3527675337; 3527675353; 9783527675340; 3527675345; 9781299907553; 1299907555
• Related ISBNs: 9783527334674; 352733467X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (Wiley, viewed September 25, 2013).
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