AS/NZS 2243.3:2010

Safety in laboratories - Microbiological safety and containment

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Sets out requirements, responsibilities and general guidelines relating to safety in laboratories and containment of microorganisms and prions where they are handled. It is intended for laboratories, including animal, plant and invertebrate containment facilities, whether integral or separate to the laboratory, where microbiological work such as research, teaching, diagnosis, quality control and regulatory analysis, e.g. of foodstuffs, water and effluents, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, is undertaken. The Standard assists in addressing the obligations placed on employers and employees under occupational health and safety legislation to take care of both themselves and others in the workplace.

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Supersedes

AS/NZS 2243.3:2002 as of 17/09/2010

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 16/09/2010

Pages: 180

Committee: CH/26

References

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

ISO 3864 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs (series)
AS 1807.10 Cleanrooms workstations safety cabinets and pharmaceutical isolators - Methods of test - Determination of air
AS 4031 Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
AS 1807.6 Cleanrooms workstations safety cabinets and pharmaceutical isolators - Methods of test - Method 6: Determinati
AS 4260 High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters - Classification construction and performance
AS 2252.2 Controlled environments - Part 2: Biological safety cabinets (Class II)—Design
AS 2243.4 Safety in laboratories - Part 4: Ionizing radiations
CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement) 15793 Laboratory Biorisk Management Standard (available from www.cen.eu/cenorm/businessdoma
AS 2639 Laminar flow cytotoxic drug safety cabinets - Installation and use
ACTDG (Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Australia) ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of D
AS 2192 Sterilizers - Steam - Downward-displacement
AS 2252.1 Biological safety cabinets - Part 1: Biological safety cabinets (Class I) for personnel and environment protec
AS 2567 Laminar flow cytotoxic drug safety cabinets
AS 1324.2 Air filters for use in general ventilation and airconditioning - Part 2: Methods of test
AS 1668.2 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings - Part 2: Ventilation design for indoor air contaminan
AS 1324.1 Air filters for use in general ventilation and airconditioning - Part 1: Application performance and construct
AS 1807.7 Cleanrooms workstations safety cabinets and pharmaceutical isolators - Methods of test - Determination of inte
AS 4381 Single-use face masks for use in health care
AS 1386.5 Cleanrooms and clean workstations - Part 5: Clean workstations
AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
AS 1410 Sterilizers - Steam - Pre-vacuum
AS 4834 Packaging for surface transport of biological material that may cause disease in humans animals and plants

Other References:

NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council Australia) The Australian Immunisation Handbook
health care setting
MAF BNZ-ERMA New Zealand Facilities for Microorganisms and Cell Cultures:2007a
OGTR (Office of the Gene Technology Regulator Australia) Guidelines for the transport of GMOs
NOHSC (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission) 2010 National Code of Practice for the control of work related exposure to hepatitis and HIV (blood-borne) viruses
NRL (National Radiation Laboratory NZ) C1 Code of safe practice for the use of unsealed radioactive materials
IMO (International Maritime Organization) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods Regulations
NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council Australia) Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
MINISTRY OF HEALTH NEW ZEALAND Guidelines for Tuberculosis Control in New Zealand 2003
MINISTRY OF HEALTH NEW ZEALAND Immunisation Handbook 2006
NTAC (National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee Australia) Guidelines for Australian Mycobacteriology Laboratories
NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council Australia) Guidelines to promote the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes: The assessment and alleviation of pain and distress in research animals
UNITED NATIONS Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Model Regulations
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGEING AUSTRALIA Infection control guidelines for the prevention of transmission of infectious diseases in the
OGTR (Office of the Gene Technology Regulator Australia) Guidelines for the certification of physical containment facilities

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