CLSI M29 A4 : 4ED 2014

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Standard Precautions
4 Terminology
5 Essential Elements for Managing an Effective Biosafety Program
6 Biological Risk Assessment
7 Standard Laboratory Precautions
8 Specimen - and Organism - Specific Guidelines
9 Engineering Controls
10 Cleanup and Good Housekeeping Practices
11 Safe Collection, Handling, Storage, and Transport of Potentially
   Infectious Substances
12 Management of Medical Waste
13 Laboratory Equipment Hazards (Risk Mitigation)
14 Management of Biological Releases, Exposure Incidents,
   or Accidents
15 Occupational Health
16 Preparedness Planning for worker Safety During Public Health
   Emergencies
17 Biosafety Training and Competency Assessment
References
Appendix A - Safe Practices for the Autopsy Room
Appendix B - Biological Risk Assessment Template
Appendix C - General Characteristics to Consider for Early
             Recognition of Select Agents Associated with Bioterrorism
             and Potential Laboratory-Acquired Infections
Appendix D - Model Decontamination Checklist for Laboratory
             Equipment
The Quality Management System Approach
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