Laboratory Practices

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Basics Storage Sterilization Disinfection Transportation Sharps & Glass Security Equipment Engineering Controls Personal Preotective Equipment Select Agents

Transportation

Frequent transit of infectious materials within the laboratory is a primary risk factor in the occurrence of biohazardous material releases. The dropping and breaking of primary agent containers is of particular concern. Protective secondary containers for transporting materials are effective in containing such spills. The use of secondary protective containers is required for all biohazardous material during transit within corridors serving laboratories, and transporting to another building on campus. Individual laboratory workers must not ignore the need for secondary containers, particularly if transit distances are short, the agent is thought to be harmless, or use of secondary containers is inconvenient and increases the time to complete the experiment.