Biosafety Measures for TB Laboratory Equipment

As part of the biosafety measures in TB labs, there are specific standards that need to be followed for lab equipment.

Key Features of Laboratory Equipment in TB Laboratories

The equipment should be:

• Designed to prevent or limit contact between the operator and infectious material.
• Constructed from materials impermeable to liquids and resistant to corrosion.
• Fabricated to be smooth, and without sharp edges and unguarded moving parts.
• Designed, constructed and installed to:
  1. Facilitate simple operations.
  2. Allow easy maintenance, cleaning, decontamination and certification testing.
• Not consisting of glassware and other breakable materials, whenever possible.
• Shock-proof and of standard materials, such as in case of electrical wires, plugs and other accessories.

Resources

• TB Lab Safety Manual, WHO, 2012.

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