Broken glassware is not handled directly by hand, but is removed by mechanical means such as a brush and dustpan, tongs, or forceps. Containers of contaminated needles, sharp equipment, and broken glass are decontaminated before disposal, according to any local, state, or federal regulations. Cultures, tissues, or specimens of body fluids are placed in a container that prevents leakage during collection, handling, processing, storage, transport, or shipping. Spills and accidents which result in overt exposures to infectious materials are immediately reported to the laboratory director. Medical evaluation, surveillance, and treatment are provided as appropriate, and written records are maintained.
Personnel enter and leave the facility only through the clothing change and shower rooms.
Head covers are provided to personnel who do not wash their hair during the exit shower. Except in an emergency, personnel do not enter or leave the facility through the airlocks. Personal clothing is removed in the outer clothing change room and kept there. Complete laboratory clothing, including undergarments, pants and shirts or jumpsuits, shoes, and gloves, are provided and used by all personnel entering the facility. When exiting, personnel remove laboratory clothing in the inner change room before entering the shower area.