Biosafety Cabinet

Purpose: To provide general instructions on the use of biological safety cabinets for the handling of biohazardous materials. All users of biological safety cabinets should be familiar with the procedures outlined below. Biosafety cabinets are used to control exposure to potentially hazardous biological materials (i.e. containment level 2 agents) when performing activities that have may generate aerosols. All operators must receive training on the safe use of the biosafety cabinet prior to using the equipment. Training may be delegated to a qualified individual, but it remains the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure their personnel are adequately trained. Do not use biosafety cabinets when handling toxic, volatile or flammable materials. Do not use open flames inside cabinet at any time. The UV light must be turned off when the cabinet is in use.