The ORCBS - Biological Safety - Programs & Guidelines

Animal Facility - Biosafety Level 1 (ABSL-1):

Safety Equipment (Primary Barriers and Personal Protective Equipment)
The following safety equipment must be used in an ABSL-1 lab:

Containment equipment
A biological safety cabinet, or other containment devices are not generally required. However, this must be determined by conducting a risk assessment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The use of laboratory coats, gowns or uniforms is recommended. Protective clothing must not be worn outside of areas where infectious materials or animals are being handled. Uniforms must not be worn outside of the animal facility. Splash goggles must be worn when there is the potential for splashes of microorganisms or other hazardous materials. Personnel who wear contact lenses should wear safety glasses or other eye protection when in areas with a potential for high concentrations of airborne particles. Gloves must be worn as protection from hazardous materials. If latex gloves are used, alternatives should be made available. Gloves must be changed when contaminated, when the integrity has been compromised, or when necessary. Disposable gloves should be disposed of with other contaminated waste and must not be washed or reused. Hands must be washed after removing gloves, and before leaving the laboratory. Gloves cannot be worn outside of the animal room.