Safety in a biological research laboratory: Review Biyolojik araştirma laboratuvarinda güvenlik
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, cilt.26, sa.4, ss.396-403, 2006 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Dergi Adı: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.396-403
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Laboratories research, Safety
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
From the earliest days of microbiological research, laboratory technicians have recognized that acquiring infection from the agents they manipulated was a recognized occupational hazard. Pike (1941-1979) reported 3921 laboratory-acquired infections in his data collection from more than 5000 laboratories. While less than 20% of these were due to a known laboratory accident, most infections were of unknown origin. Exposures to infectious aerosols were implicated in about 80% of the reported cases. Most risks from biological hazards may be reduced by the use of appropriate microbiological procedures and techniques, containment devices and facilities, and protective barriers. Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory is suitable for working with infectious agents, which may cause serious or potentially lethal diseases as a result of exposure by inhalation. BSL-3 laboratories should be located away from high-traffic areas. Copyright © 2006 by Tûrkiye Klinikleri.