• BS EN 12128:1998

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    Biotechnology. Laboratories for research, development and analysis. Containment levels of microbiology laboratories, areas of risk, localities and physical safety requirements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Physical containment level classification
    5 Physical containment level 1 laboratory (PCL1)
    6 Physical containment level 2 laboratory (PCL2)
    7 Physical containment level 3 laboratory (PCL3)
    8 Physical containment level 4 laboratory (PCL4)
    Annex A (informative) Guidance on space needs and dimensions
    Annex B (informative) Method of test for the determination
    of pressure differences
    Annex C (informative) Bibliography

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    Defines minimum physical requirements for biological safety for laboratories at four reference physical containment levels, appropriate for handling micro-organisms of differing risk groups. Mainly concerned with the containment of micro-organisms which could constitute a risk to human health. Applicable to microbiology laboratories where handling of micro-organisms in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or genetic modification is undertaken.

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    This European Standard specifies minimum physical requirements for biological safety for laboratories at four reference physical containment levels which are appropriate for handling micro-organisms of different risk groups.

    This European Standard primarily addresses the containment of micro-organisms which can present a risk to human health.

    It applies to microbiology laboratories where the handling of micro-organisms in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or genetic modification is carried out.

    NOTE Some aspects can also be applicable to laboratories specializing in disciplines other than microbiology which deal with specimens or other material not intended for cultivation but which may contain micro-organisms.

    The requirements given in this European Standard are to minimize risks that may result from handling micro-organisms or materials which contain them. They are applicable to premises where there is an intention to manipulate or propagate micro-organisms of known or unknown identity.

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    Committee BTI/1
    Development Note Supersedes 95/125071 DC. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    EN 61010-2-041:1996/corrigendum:1996 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOCLAVES USING STEAM FOR THE TREATMENT OF MEDICAL MATERIALS AND FOR LABORATORY PROCESSES
    ISO 4211:1979 Furniture — Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids
    BS 3202-3:1991 Laboratory furniture and fittings Recommendations for design
    EN 1620:1996 Biotechnology - Large-scale process and production - Plant building according to the degree of hazard
    EN 1619:1996 Biotechnology - Large-scale process and production - General requirements for management and organization for strain conservation procedures
    EN 61010-2-042 : 1997 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND LABORATORY USE - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOCLAVES AND STERILIZERS USING TOXIC GAS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MEDICAL MATERIALS AND FOR LABORATORY PROCESSES
    IEC 61010-2-041:1995 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-041: Particular requirements for autoclaves using steam for the treatment of medical materials, and for laboratory processes
    IEC 61010-2-043:1997 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-043: Particular requirements for dry heat sterilizers using either hot air or hot inert gas for the treatment of medical materials, and for laboratory processes
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    EN 61010-2-043 : 1997 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTROL, AND LABORATORY USE - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR DRY HEAT STERILIZERS USING EITHER HOT AIR OR HOT INERT GAS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MEDICAL MATERIALS, AND FOR LABORATORY PROCESSES
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
    ISO 8995-1:2002 Lighting of work places Part 1: Indoor
    IEC 61010-2-042:1997 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-042: Particular requirements for autoclaves and sterilizers using toxic gas for the treatment of medical materials, and for laboratory processes
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