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  • BS EN 12741:1999

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    Biotechnology. Laboratories for research, development and analysis. Guidance for biotechnology laboratory operations

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-11-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
          Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Basic practices for biotechnology laboratories
    5 Practices for handling micro-organisms, in
          particular containment levels
    6 Waste and effluent disposal
    7 Health and medical surveillance
    8 Management of laboratory accidents
    9 Cleaning and maintenance
    10 Decontamination
    Annex A (informative) Guidance on the use of isolators
    Annex B (informative) Bibliography

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    Provides guidance for biotechnology operations in development, research, and analysis laboratories of containment Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see EN12128 and EN 12738).

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    This European Standard gives guidance for practice for biotechnology operations in research, development and analysis laboratories of containment levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see EN 12128 and prEN 12738). This European Standard aims at the protection of workers from biological hazards as well as the environment including plants and animals.

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    Committee BTI/1
    Development Note Supersedes 97/120767 DC (03/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 12128:1998 Biotechnology - Laboratories for research, development and analysis - Containment levels of microbiology laboratories, areas of risk, localities and physical safety requirements
    CR 12739 : 1998 BIOTECHNOLOGY - LABORATORIES FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS - REPORT ON THE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES ACCORDING TO THE DEGREE OF HAZARD
    EN 12740:1999 Biotechnology - Laboratories for research, development and analysis - Guidance for handling, inactivating and testing of waste
    EN 1620:1996 Biotechnology - Large-scale process and production - Plant building according to the degree of hazard
    EN 12738:1999 Biotechnology - Laboratories for research, development and analysis - Guidance for containment of animals inoculated with microorganisms in experiments
    EN 1619:1996 Biotechnology - Large-scale process and production - General requirements for management and organization for strain conservation procedures
    EN 12347:1998 Biotechnology - Performance criteria for steam sterilizers and autoclaves
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
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