Have you ever noticed the special trash bins at medical offices or hospitals? They’re actually specialized receptacles called biohazard waste containers, and they allow for safe disposal of specific ...

The autoclave that uses saturated steam under pressure is one of the most dependable methods available in the laboratory for the inactivation of all forms of microbial life. To ensure safety and ...

Biosafety is the application of preventive methods to reduce the risk of exposure to biological agents or biohazards, which can affect the health of laboratory personnel, the community and the ...

The goal of this manual is to provide policies and procedures that when implemented will reduce risks to the University of Nevada, Reno community from biological agents, including pathogenic organisms ...

Definition: Wastes contaminated with potentially infectious agents or animal carcasses and other tissues. Examples include: Using autoclave manufacturer's procedure, disinfect the autoclave.