Inspection Checklist for BSL-3 Laboratories

BSL-3 Labs are designated for “indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through the inhalation route of exposure” according to the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL). The Inspection Checklist for BSL-3 Laboratories app is a highly detailed and comprehensive checklist used when assessing biosafety plans in such laboratories. There are many potential hazards in an ABSL laboratory (biohazardous materials, infectious diseases, etc.), and it is essential that personnel are advised of potential and special risks, and that they are required to read and follow instructions on bio-risk management practices and procedures. Any biosafety (biocontainment) plan must contain sufficient information and documentation to describe the biosafety and containment procedures for the select agent or toxin. Personal protective equipment (laboratory coats, respiratory protection, etc.) is also crucial, along with all safety equipment, so it is essential that these are included in bio-risk management in a BSL-3 laboratory. All laboratory workers must undergo specific training and the biosafety officer must ensure that a risk assessment work is performed with all personnel at the facility. The Inspection Checklist for BSL-3 Laboratories app can automate the safety procedures and allow results to be digitally stored, compared, and transferred, and all procedures contained within the checklist can be fully customized.