| Containment measures | Containment levels | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Equipment for staff | Closed gown, preferably on the back, gloves and goggles | Coverall, surgical mask | Shower compartment; closed coverall or mask |
| Cleaning of equipment | Autoclave system recommended before cleaning | Mandatory autoclave system before bedding; single-use material | |
| Access control | Only informed personnel and the presence of those who are necessary | Exclusion of people at risk | Strict standards. Emergency plan in case of accident |
| Materials | Syringes with connection or single-use syringes | Cannulas instead of needles | |
| Waste | Recommended autoclave system Incineration of corpses | Mandatory autoclave systemi Incineration Transport in watertight bag | Double entry autoclave |
| Special equipment | – | Vertical laminar flow cabinet Cages with filter cover | Watertight cabin with gloves, ventilated and filtered |
| The doors of the animal unit must, in any case, be automatically locked. Prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking in the animal unit and the introduction of products of human use. Basic hygiene: washing hands before leaving the animal unit. Fight against insects and rodents. Minimise the formation of dust and aerosols. | |||