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There are several types of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) serving different functions. For the purposes of this policy, MSCs are broadly defined as enclosed, ventilated workspaces for safely working with pathogens that can become airborne. MSCs fall under Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) legislation and must be tested for compliance every 14 months. In many instances, MSCs are used to prevent sample contamination while working with non-pathogenic organisms. In these cases, the MSCs are not used to protect the Health and Safety of users.

Given the regulatory requirements affecting the use and maintenance of MSCs, Research Operations oversees their testing and maintenance in Jenner Wing and Education Operations in Hunter Wing ensuring that St George’s University complies with the law. 

Abbreviations

Definitions of terms within Use of gases for research and teaching policy
Abbreviation Term
BPR Biocidal Products Regulation
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air
HSE  Health and Safety Executive

 

LEV Local Exhaust Ventilation
MSCs Microbiological Safety Cabinets
PI Principal Investigator
VHP Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide

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