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5 Steps to Achieving Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL) 3
// July, 2024

5 Steps to Achieving Animal Biosafety Level (ABSL) 3

Curious about how to achieve ABSL3 in your facility? Follow these five essential steps:

Staffing

  • Ensure an adequate number of staff members.
  • Operators should be experienced and motivated.

Training

  • Schedule regular training to maintain a high level of competence.
  • Include both operators and researchers in training sessions.
  • Keep the training log book updated at all times.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Develop and regularly update SOPs to address any potential issues.
  • SOPs should cover all tasks and procedures based on risk assessments.

Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Identify your primary containment and necessary ancillary equipment to ensure maximum safety (e.g., ISOcages, BSC, Autoclave).
  • Higher levels of primary containment simplify PPE selection.

Biosecurity Requirements

  • Security requirements depend on the biological agents used.
  • Establish personnel clearance procedures.
  • Ensure room and cage security (e.g., hermetically sealed cages).

If you have any further questions about how to achieve ABSL3 in your facility, please contact our experts by filling out the form!

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