General containment measures

Containment measuresContainment levels
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The place of work shall be separate from any activity carried out in the same building. NoAdvisableYes
The air taken in and out of the workplace shall be filtered through the use of high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) or similar.NoYes, for the air outlet Yes, for air inlet and outlet
Access will only be allowed to designated personnel AdvisableYesYes
The place of work can be sealed to allow disinfection. NoAdvisableYes
Specific disinfection procedures YesYesYes
The place of work shall be maintained at negative pressure regarding the atmospheric pressure. NoAdvisableYes
Efficient vector control (rodents, insects) AdvisableYesYes
Waterproof and easy-to-clean surfacesYes, for the working tableYes, for the work table and the floorYes, for the work table, floor, walls and ceiling
Security storage for biological agentsYesYesYes, safe storage
Observation windows or other devices will be installed so that the occupants can be seen.AdvisableAdvisableYes
Laboratory with its own equipmentNoAdvisableYes
Infected material, including animals, shall be handled inside a biosafety cabinet, or in an isolator, or other containmentWhere appropriateYes, when the infection spreads through the airYes
Incinerator for the destruction of dead animals AdvisableYes (available)Yes, in the same place