Ch. 5 Lab Safety and sterilization methods

Cage Washer

Equipment that operates at 180°F (82.2°C) for cleaning animal cages.

Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)

Work cabinets designed to protect personnel from exposure to harmful microorganisms.

Fume Hood

A cabinet that protects users from chemical fumes by exhausting air outside the building.

Autoclave

A device that uses high-temperature steam under pressure to kill pathogens.

Cage Wash Safety Features

Includes door closure latches, windows in doors, and malfunction alarm systems.

BSC Class I

Protects user and environment but not the contents inside from contamination.

Automatic Watering

Water is treated with acid, chlorine, reverse osmosis, or UV radiation to reduce contamination risk.

HEPA filter

High-Efficiency Particulate Air filter.

Fume Hoods

Must not be used for biohazardous agents.

Autoclave efficiency testing methods

Methods include mechanical, chemical, biological.