{"id":1986,"date":"2022-01-29T15:33:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T10:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:07:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T10:37:24","slug":"design-considerations-for-bsl-i-bsl-ii-labs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/design-considerations-for-bsl-i-bsl-ii-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Considerations for BSL I & BSL II Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Design Considerations For BSL I BSL II Labs<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Biosafety laboratories are an essential tool for any work that involves high-level containment. In today\u2019s research savvy world, it\u2019s important to understand the different biosafety levels mandated by compliance organizations and how they\u2019re differentiated.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this infographic, we\u2019re going to focus on the specifics of BSL-I and BSL-II laboratories and what you need to account for before setting up your own containment level. At Kewaunee International<\/a>, we\u2019re the experts in understanding your requirements and which laboratory type is best suited for your work. If you\u2019re looking for guidance on the same, check out our Biosafety Laboratories <\/a>\u00a0and Bio Safety Cabinet<\/span><\/a>: <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Lab<\/strong><\/td>\nDesign Considerations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSL – I<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Doors for access control must be present<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sinks for hand washing must be present<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Design the laboratory keeping cleaning & maintenance practice in mind<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Furniture must be placed in such a way that operations and maintenance both can happen without interruptions<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bench tops must be hazard proof \u2013 unable to absorb chemicals & be abrasion-proof\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sitting furniture must be made of impervious materials like leather for easy disinfection<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Any windows present must have screens on them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSL – II<\/span><\/td>\n\n