Basic Documentation
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Applicable Definitions (Alphabetical Listing)
- Laboratory Safety
- Hazard Assessment
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Chemical Hygiene Responsibilities
- Fume Hoods
- When Required & Safe Usage
- Gloveboxes:
- Face Velocity
- Face Velocity Setback
- Size & ADA Compliance
- CAV (Constant Air Volume) Bypass
- CAV (Constant Air Volume) Conventional
- VAV (Variable Air Volume)
- VAV Diversity
- Automatic Sash Closure
- Safe Operation of Sashes
- Accessories, Services and Explosion Protection
- Ductless
- Auxiliary Air
- (Special Purpose) Perchloric Acid
- Room Air Cross Currents
- Minimum Exhaust
- Monitoring
- Selection Criteria and Performance Specifications
- Laboratory Design & Fume Hood Implementation
- Maintenance
- Periodic Testing
- Test Procedures
- Signage and Recordkeeping
- Shutdown Procedures
- Evaluating CAV (Constant Air Volume) Systems
- Evaluating VAV (Variable Air Volume) Systems
- Biological Laboratories
- Biosafety Level 1
- Biosafety Level 2
- Biosafety Level 3
- Biosafety Level 4
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 1
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 2
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 3
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 4, Cabinet Laboratory
- Ventilation for Biosafety Level 4, Suit Laboratory
- Containment Levels - Canada
- Containment Levels and Ventilation Requirements: Canada
- Biological Safety Cabinets and Classifications
- Biosafety Cabinet Applications
- Biosafety Cabinets – Installation and Safe Usage Recommendations
- Biosafety Cabinets – Certification and Safe Usage - Canada
- Biological Safety Cabinet Design, Construction and Performance Requirements
- Biosafety Cabinet Testing
- Ventilation Systems
- Local Ventilation -When Required
- Ventilation Rates for Animal Rooms
- Ventilation Rates for Animal Rooms
- Ventilation Rates for Biological Labs
- Ventilation Rates for Chemical Laboratories
- Ventilation rates for Storage areas
- Room Supply Air
- Supply Air Quality and Filtration
- Room and Duct Pressurization
- Human Occupancy, Room Temperature and Humidity
- Animal Rooms Room Temperature and Humidity
- Load Calculations
- Room Sound Level and Vibration
- Emergency Control Provisions
- Energy Conservation
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Periodic Inspection and Testing - Canada
- Test Records
- Management
- Exhaust Systems
- Configuration
- Leakage
- Components
- Manifolded Systems
- Air Velocity
- Stack Height and Discharge Location
- Operational Reliability
- Recirculated Air and Cross Contamination
- Materials and Fire Protection
- Commissioning
- Commissioning - Canada
- Referenced Publications
Biological Laboratories
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Topic Requirement(s) Commentary
Biosafety
Cabinet
Testing
National Sanitation Foundation, NSF 49 -2008, Biosafety Cabinetry: Design,
Construction, Performance and Field Certification
6 Performance Testing:
Before any performance tests are run, the cabinet shall be properly installed and
leveled and airflows adjusted to the nominal set point (± 3.0 ft/min [± 0.015 m/s]).
These tests are intended for the qualification of a new cabinet model by the testing
organization. The testing organization also requires and performs appropriate tests
during periodic requalification. Cabinet models undergoing major redesign shall be
requalified.
Tests Include:
Pressure Decay / Soap Bubble / Tracer Gas Leak Tests, HEPA Filter Leak test, Noise
Level, Lighting intensity, Vibration, Personnel, Product, and Cross-Contamination
Protection, Stability, Downflow Velocity, Inflow Velocity, Airflow Smoke Patterns,
Drain Spillage Trough Leakage, Motor/Blower Performance, Electrical Safety,
Performance Data, and Maintenance Records.
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The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is a
not-for-profit organization best known for its
health standards. NSF conducts research,
tests and evaluates equipment, products, and
services for compliance with NSF standards
and criteria. It grants and controls the use of
its “NSF” mark.
Refer to NSF/ANSI 49 – 2011 for a description
of the tests listed