Working Safely at Containment Level 3

Synopsis

Outlines procedures and practices for staff working in Containment Level 3 (CL3) laboratories and provides guidance on the procedural controls needed to ensure safe working practice. Aims to help staff interpret the COSHH Regulations 1994 when working with infections agents, including mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), Salmonella typhoid, ‘Bacillus anthracis’ (anthrax), HIV, and hepatitis B and C. Uses animated diagrams to show inward air flow systems and the siting of microbiological safety cabinets and also covers protective clothing, routine cleaning procedures, dealing with spillages, and the need for proper maintenance and testing of equipment in the CL3 laboratory.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2005 sale: £40.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Laboratory personnel working with infectious organisms.

Subjects

Biology; Health & safety

Keywords

biological techniques; laboratory safety; microbiology

Sponsor

Name

Health and Safety Executive

Distributor

Name

HSE Videos

Email

hseorders@tso.co.uk

Web

http://www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 333 202 5070

Address

(1G) Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 7HS

Notes

The HSE Knowledge Centre in Merseyside caters for personal callers who want to consult the Health and Safety related publications held there including HSE authored material.