Biosafety Level-3 is applicable to clinical, diagnostic, teaching, research or production facilities in which work is done with indigenous or exotic agents which may cause serious or potentially lethal disease as a result of exposure by inhalation. Laboratory personnel have specific training in handling pathogenic and potentially lethal agents, and are supervised by competent and experienced scientists. All procedures involving the manipulation of infectious materials are conducted within a biological safety cabinet by personnel wearing protective clothing and equipment. The laboratory has special engineering and design features.
Personnel employ universal precautions.
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