Biosafety Cabinets - Monitoring and Testing Information

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Multiple users in a Biosafety Cabinet compromise containment

Abstract Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs) are primary containment devices used to help reduce the risk of contamination to the work, the worker, and the surrounding environment. These devices have rigorous testing and certification to ensure their functional capabilities of contaminant reduction according to NSF International Standard 49 but these BSCs are always tested empty without users present in ...

Can overcrowding a BSC work area lead to a loss of containment?

Abstract Work conducted in Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs) is a common sight in many laboratories worldwide, but some misconceptions about their capabilities sometimes arise. A BSC used for storage of ...

Help! I need to shut down my Biosafety Cabinet for an extended period of time

Is your lab shutting down due to Covid-19? Need some advice on how to correctly shut down your Biosafety Cabinet? Download Baker’s quick guide to shutting down your BSC for an extended period of ...

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Aseptic Containment Enclosures

AeroPROTECT 360° is a truly versatile containment enclosure for laboratory automation. Baker's exclusive technology maximizes product protection and meets or exceeds NSF International Standard 49 microbiological aerosol testing criteria for product and personnel (user) protection. AeroPROTECT 360° features a series of four biocontainment enclosures designed specifically to house robotics ...