Biological Safety Evaluation of a Commercial Vaccine Production Laboratory
Abstract
Operation of buildings and equipment for work with pathogenic microorganisms often involves inherent hazards unknown to personnel responsible for design, construction, budgeting, or research. To a significant extent the facilities and equipment of a laboratory building will aid or deter efforts of operating personnel in maintaining good environmental control and in preventing laboratory infections. The tests reported here were designed to evaluate the microbiological hazards associated with equipment, general building design, construction, operational features, effluent treatment system, and routine research operations in a newly constructed vaccine production facility. The testing procedures and equipment used are described or referenced and the results are tabulated to show the method used to assess the microbiological hazards. The risks to personnel are characterized, and methods are recommended to improve operation of the building as designed, to modify equipment, and to eliminate hazards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0464951
Entities
People
- Manuel S. Barbeito
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories