An insect and rodent control program is in effect. Gloves are worn if the skin on the hands is broken or if a rash exists. Protective eyewear is worn for anticipated splashes. Special Practices Access to the laboratory is limited or restricted by the laboratory director when work with infectious agents is in progress. Class II biological safety cabinets are used when there is a potential for creating infectious aerosols or splashes.
Protective clothing is removed and left in the laboratory before leaving for non-laboratory areas.
Protective clothing is never taken home by personnel. An eyewash facility is readily available. Special Practices Laboratory doors are kept closed and locked. Laboratory access is restricted to persons whose presence is required for program or support purposes. Laboratory equipment and work surfaces are decontaminated with an appropriate disinfectant on a routine basis, after work with infectious materials is finished, and especially after overt spills, splashes, or other contamination with infectious materials.