All animal operations must conform to the guidelines of the Animal Biosafety Level assigned by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Laboratory coats, gloves, and other personal protective equipment should be removed before leaving the laboratory area. A safe laboratory is a well designed laboratory. The laboratory conforms with fire and safety codes, and the layout is conducive to free movement of personnel in an emergency. It is easily cleaned and maintained.
Adequate ventilation is available and well maintained.
Appropriate equipment for operations within the laboratory is available and in good condition. All Rights Reserved.