BIOSAFETY IN LABORATIESBIOSAFETY IN LABORATIES
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Name : Owais YaqubFrom : ESCO Singaporeg p
: MSc Microbiology: MSc Microbiology : Accreditation in NSF 49 USA
Guidelines for BioSafety in Lab
C & I t ti ll A t blCommon & Internationally Acceptable
C t f Di C t lCenters for Disease Control USA
WHO Guidelines for BiosafetyWHO Guidelines for Biosafety
Biosafety levels
Biosafety levels Requirements
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Biosafety levels 1
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Biosafety levels 2
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Biosafety levels 3
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Biosafety levels 4
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Biosafety levels 4
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Summary of Biosafety Level
Lethality Medium Cure ExampleLethality Medium Cure Example
1 Safe Liquid Yes B.Subtilisq
2 Some Liquid Some HIV
3 Serious Airborne Some TBC
4 Extreme Airborne None Ebola4 Extreme Airborne None Ebola
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Microbiological lab Standardization Concepts
BSL Levels
Whole lab roomBiosafety cabinets standards
ISO 14644 Air quality standard in side the BSL Levels
1/2/3/4
standards NSF 49 / EN 12469
standard in side the cabinet
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ISO standard for Air quality
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History of HEPA Filter
HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Air• First designed in the 1940s for radioactive particle control in the US for Manhattan Project
• A major milestone in filtration technologyfiltration technology
- “Classical” definition of 99.97% at 0.3 microns
HEPA & ULPA Filter
HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Air ULPA: Ultra Low Penetration Air
Important definitions: Modern “American-convention” per IEST-RP-CC001.3 :
• HEPA: 99.99% at 0.3 microns• ULPA: 99 999% at between 0 1 to 0 2 microns• ULPA: 99.999% at between 0.1 to 0.2 microns
Note: The “classical” definition of HEPA filter isNote: The classical definition of HEPA filter is99.97% at 0.3 microns, but nowadays allBSC and LF in US use 99.99% at 0.3 m
HEPA & ULPA Filter at MPPS
Virus Filtration
• Virus has typical size of 4 to 0.003 micron, therefore, some virus lies in the MPPS range and may not be 100% filtered out by ULPA filters
• However, viruses are obligate parasites (attach itself to a cell if they have proper connectors) anditself to a cell if they have proper connectors) and usually not found in the air
• Experience has shown that HEPA filters, when properly installed in supply-air systems, provide
ti f t i t lsatisfactory virus control
LF, Fumehoods & BSC
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Laminar Flow CabinetsDefinition of laminar / unidirectional flow:Air flow straight, parallel pass in enclosed space
Principle of laminar flow cabinet:Sterilize air though filter and blow it across workSterilize air though filter and blow it across work surface as a particle-free laminar air stream
Typical laminar air flow velocity: 0.4 - 0.5 m/s (80 – 100 fpm)
Purpose of a laminar flow cabinet: P d t t ti l (d t t t t )Product protection only (does not protect operator)
Horizontal vs. Vertical• Advantage of Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet:
- No blocking caused by large objectNot blowing air straight to operator’s face 8hrs/day- Not blowing air straight to operator s face 8hrs/day
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UV Light- To destroy microorganisms in the air or surface- Despite blue-violet glow -> check intensity- Standard: 40 W/cm2, Esco: 120-240 W/cm2
- UV light attract dust -> need periodical cleaning- Eye irritation, burnt skin- Beware of UV reflection from stainless steel table- Close the window -> zero intensity- Laboratory to be vacated when UV light is on,
l bi t h f t / lidi hunless cabinet has front cover / sliding sash- Routine surface decontamination required, since
UV is NOT a replacement for surfaceUV is NOT a replacement for surface decontamination
The Need for BiosafetyThe need for biosafety
- High risk of laboratory-acquired infections- First documented in the US in the 1940s
Purpose for BSC
- Operator protection by inflow (not in LF)- Product protection (like LF ; only BSC Class 2 p ( ; y
and 3, but not Class 1)
Containment and Safety
Containment principles- Primary containment (safety equipment)- Secondary containment (facility design)
Standard microbiological practices
Principle of selecting which class of BSC- Only operator or operator & product protectiony p p p p- Degree of operator protection (Biosafety level)
Primary Containment
• All manipulations inside Biohazard Safety Cabinets• All manipulations inside Biohazard Safety Cabinets• Clothing: wrap-around gowns, scrub suit, or coverall• Gloves: infectious materials / contaminated G o es ec ous a e a s / co a a ed
equipment• Frequent changing of gloves and hand wash• If manipulations can not be done inside BSC:
- Personal protective equipment (respirator, face, shield)shield)
- Physical containment devices (centrifuge cup)
Secondary Containment
• All windows are closed and sealed• Interior surfaces (walls floor ceiling): easy forInterior surfaces (walls, floor, ceiling): easy for
cleaning and decontamination• Bench top: resist moderate heat & chemicalsp• Chairs: non-fabric material-> easy decontamination• Waste decon: autoclave, chemical treat, incineration
D t d h t i til ti HEPA filt d• Ducted exhaust air ventilation - HEPA filtered• Exhaust: away from occupied area and air intakes• Directional room airflow:clean to contaminated areaDirectional room airflow:clean to contaminated area• Audible alarm for HVAC failure• Hands-free sink for hand washing - near exit door• Eyewash station• Personnel shower
Std. Microbiological Practice• Wash hand:
- Handling hazardous materialsCh l it f l b- Change glove, exit from lab
• No eating, drinking, smoking, handling contact lens
• Safe handling of sharp objects• Minimize aerosol generationMinimize aerosol generation• Work surfaces decon per day or after spill • Waste decon inside lab | outside with leak proof cont
Section 4BTypes of Biosafety Cabinets
LF, Fumehoods & BSC• Laminar Flow (LF):
- Product protection (no personnel protection)- Not for biohazard agents or chemical fumes
Fume Hood:• Fume Hood:- Removes toxic chemical (ducting sys./ductless)- No HEPA filter -> not for biohazard agentsNo HEPA filter > not for biohazard agents
• Biohazard Safety Cabinet (BSC)- Product and personnel protection (not Class 1)- HEPA can’t filter chemicals -> ducting or
bcarbon
Types of BSC
Class Inflowv (m/s)
Recirc.Air
Exhaust Air
Contd. PlenumSurrounded by
ExhaustAlternatives
BiosafetyLevel
US 0 38 I id /1 US:0.38EN:0.70 0 % 100 % Outside air Inside room /
Hard duct 1, 2, 3
2 A1 US:0.38EN:0.40 70 % 30 % Outside air Inside room /
Thimble duct 1, 2, 3
2 A2 US:0.50EN:0.40 70 % 30 % Negative
plenumInside room /Thimble duct 1, 2, 3
2 B1 US:0.50EN:0.40 30 % 70 % Negative
plenumHard duct
only 1, 2, 3
2 B2 US:0.50EN: NA 0 % 100 % Negative
plenumHard duct
only 1, 2, 3
3 Closed>0.5”WC 0 % 100 % Negative
plenumInside room /
Hard duct 1, 2, 3, 4p
Note:Small amount Toxic Chemicals (carcinogen) & Radionuclides must Duct
Class II BSC: Basics
• Both operator and product protection• Biosafety level 1, 2, 3• Inflow away from operatory p• HEPA filtered exhaust to environment
HEPA filt d l i d fl• HEPA filtered laminar downflow• Volatile Toxic Chemical in cell culture:
biological & chemical -> need ducting
Class I BSC• Only operator protection (no product protection).
• Biosafety level 1,2,3
• Inflow away from operator.operator.
• HEPA filtered exhaust to environment.
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Class II A1 BSC: Airflow
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Class II Type A2 BSC Airflow
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Class II B1 BSC: Airflow
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Class II B2 BSC Airflow
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Class III BSC
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Risk Assessment
The customer and distributor (you) must do risk assessment of the challenge agents first before
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Field Production Production Type Type
Testing List No Test Field
EN & NSF Production
Per EN Production
Per NSF Type
Per EN Type
Per NSF 1 Inflow velocity √ √ √ √ √ 2 Downflow velocity √ √ √ √ √ 3 HEPA / ULPA filter leak test √ √ √ √ √ 4 S k tt / i fl i li ti √ √ √ √ √4 Smoke pattern / airflow visualization √ √ √ √ √5 Site installation assessment (ex: alarm) √ √ √ √ √ 6 Light intensity √ √ √ √ 7 Noise level √ √ √ √ 8 Vibration level √ √ √ √8 Vibration level √ √ √ √9 Electrical safety testing to IEC 61010 √ √ √ √
10 Pressure retention / soap bubble √ √ √ 11 Microbiological personnel protection √ √ 12 Microbiological product protection √ √ 13 Microbiological cross-contamination √ √14 Microbiological performance envelope √ 15 Motor / blower performance √ 16 Drain spillage trough leakage √ 17 Resistance to overturning √17 Resistance to overturning √18 Resistance to distortion √ 19 Resistance to deflection √ 20 Resistance to tipping √ 21 Secondary inflow velocity correlation to DIM √
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y y22 Powder coating chemical resistance √ 23 Powder coating abrasive resistance √ 24 Cabinet design evaluation √
Bad Installation: Location• Cabinet is positioned too high
for comfort. Chair is too tall. F t t t hi flFeet not touching floor.
• No knee or leg room• Heat from lamp too close Heat from lamp too close
above cabinet can affect airflow sensor
• Too close to door - Door swings can impact cabinet’s ability to provideability to provide containment
• High traffic area – Peoplewalking in front of cabinet can disturb airflow
On-Site Field Tests
When / on what circumstances the field testing must be performed:- New installation
Relocation of cabinet- Relocation of cabinet- Airflow alarm cause not determined- When performance is suspectedWhen performance is suspected- At least annually
Recommended tests for laminar flow cabinets(air velocity, filter integrity, particle counting,
d k f t t t )secondary worker comfort tests)
On-Site Field Tests
NSF49 requirement:- Downflow velocityy- Inflow velocity- Airflow smoke patterns
HEPA/ULPA filter leak- HEPA/ULPA filter leak- Site installation assessment tests- Cabinet leak test (only for A1 cabinets)
NSF49 recommendations:- Electrical safety- Electrical safety - Light intensity- Noise level- Vibration
On-Site Field Tests
Si i ll iSite installation assessment test:
- Airflow Alarm
- Sash alarm
Bl i t l k (B2 l )- Blower interlock (B2 only)
- Airflow smoke pattern on exhaust duct
connection
Safer Alternative to BunsenManufacturer: Integra Bioscience
Product: Fireboy plus
Web page: www.integra-biosciences.com/ fireboy_plus_1_e.html
Comments:
The flame is automatically cut off by either a time delay motionby either a time delay, motion-proximity sensor, or when the footswitch is not activated.
Thi th t th bThis ensures that the burner operates for a minimum duration, therefore minimizes the effect the burner has on the cabinet airflowburner has on the cabinet airflow.
Safer Alternative to BunsenManufacturer: Waterpik
Product: TOUCH-O-MATIC® Bunsen Burner
Web page: http://professional.waterpik.com/ViewCoreProductNow.cfm?ProductID=76&Appl=4
Comments:
The flame is automatically reduced as long th t hi / h h d f ththe operator removes his / her hand from the platform. The flame will be increased when the operator places his / her hand on the platform (during this time the flame is largeplatform (during this time, the flame is large enough for sterilisation).
Therefore, the effect on cabinet airflow is i i i dminimized
Safer Alternative to BunsenManufacturer: Kendall Healthcare, Oxford brand
Product: BacticineratorProduct: Bacticinerator
Web page: http://www.kendallhq.com/catalog/ifu/Bacti1.pdf
Comments:
E bl t ili ti f i l tiEnables sterilization of inoculating loops and other small tools by electric process
This means there is no disruption to the cabinet airflow by thermal currents.
Safer Alternative to Bunsen
Product: Glass bead / hot bead electric sterilizers
M f t D t E Fi S i T lManufacturers: Dent-Eq, Fine Science Tool
http://www.dent-eq.com/glassbead.htmlhttp://www.finescience.com/fst/ResEqpGrp/18000-45.html
These sterilizers are compact enough to be placed inside LF and BSC. Since no flame is used, the thermal currents generated are minimal.
Using BSCs: Operation
- Work from “clean to dirty”- Biohazard collection bags should be placed
inside the cabinet instead of outside
Using BSCs: Operation
48Always think about safetyAgain…..if you are not careful…..
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