The Plum Island Safety Office assures quality safety programs and work practices on the island. Seventy percent of the Plum Island budget is devoted to operational safety 24 hours a day. These filters are efficient in removing particles from exhaust air.
All air leaving the labs is filtered to remove any viruses.
All materials leaving the labs are decontaminated. All sewage and waste liquids are heat-treated to kill viruses. All personnel working or visiting labs comply with safety rules to prevent viruses from leaving labs. USDA complies with national safety standards. Trash and wastes are taken off-island for proper disposal.