BIOS242, Week 7-OL
Name:
Lab 7: Biosafety
Learning Outcomes
• Explain how a biosafety containment level III laboratory is constructed (e.g. air flow
and pressure control).
• Explain the basic safety rules of a biosafety containment level III laboratory (e.g. use
of safety equipment).
• Handle microorganisms in a biosafety containment level III laboratory.
• Explain the concept of fumigation and how this is executed within a
microbiological safety cabinet.
Introduction: Experiment with biosafety virtual simulation lab
In the Biosafety simulation, you will be introduced to the concept of laboratory containment,
which is a very special type of laboratory required to work with hazardous pathogens.
Laboratory containment
Containment in this context refers to the requirements set out by various bodies to safely
manipulate such pathogens. In this simulation, you will be able to experience a containment
level 3 (Biosafety Level 3 or BSL3) research laboratory.
Learn about lab safety
You will become familiar with the basic protocols utilized to ensure safety, and you will be
presented with the specific basic safety rules for this type of laboratory (e.g. personal
protective equipment (PPE) and primary containment). In addition, you will learn how every
part of the laboratory is designed to avoid contamination. This includes learning about why the
pressure in the laboratory needs to be controlled at all times (secondary containment), and
how the microbiological safety cabinets are designed to offer protection).
Identify the hazard
In the biosafety simulation you will be presented with a hypothetical case where you will need
to identify a potential bioterrorism agent that is classed as a hazard group three
microorganism.
Please note that this simulation has been developed broadly around UK regulations. Some
protocols may differ depending on the specific regulations.
Questions:
1. Purpose: Please describe in complete sentences and in your own words, the purpose
of this experiment.
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Name:
Lab 7: Biosafety
Learning Outcomes
• Explain how a biosafety containment level III laboratory is constructed (e.g. air flow
and pressure control).
• Explain the basic safety rules of a biosafety containment level III laboratory (e.g. use
of safety equipment).
• Handle microorganisms in a biosafety containment level III laboratory.
• Explain the concept of fumigation and how this is executed within a
microbiological safety cabinet.
Introduction: Experiment with biosafety virtual simulation lab
In the Biosafety simulation, you will be introduced to the concept of laboratory containment,
which is a very special type of laboratory required to work with hazardous pathogens.
Laboratory containment
Containment in this context refers to the requirements set out by various bodies to safely
manipulate such pathogens. In this simulation, you will be able to experience a containment
level 3 (Biosafety Level 3 or BSL3) research laboratory.
Learn about lab safety
You will become familiar with the basic protocols utilized to ensure safety, and you will be
presented with the specific basic safety rules for this type of laboratory (e.g. personal
protective equipment (PPE) and primary containment). In addition, you will learn how every
part of the laboratory is designed to avoid contamination. This includes learning about why the
pressure in the laboratory needs to be controlled at all times (secondary containment), and
how the microbiological safety cabinets are designed to offer protection).
Identify the hazard
In the biosafety simulation you will be presented with a hypothetical case where you will need
to identify a potential bioterrorism agent that is classed as a hazard group three
microorganism.
Please note that this simulation has been developed broadly around UK regulations. Some
protocols may differ depending on the specific regulations.
Questions:
1. Purpose: Please describe in complete sentences and in your own words, the purpose
of this experiment.
1
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