Chapter 2

Safety in the Clinical

Microbiology
Laboratory

Figure 02.B01: Possible Routes of Infection in the Microbiology Laboratory

Figure 02.B02: Safety Guidelines for the Clinical Laboratory

Figure 02.F01: Puncture resistant-sharps containers

Figure 02.B03: Summary of Biosafety Levels (BSLs) for Infectious Agents

Figure 02.F02: Biohazard Label

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Figure 02.F03: Class II Biological Safety Cabinet

Figure 02.B04: Biosafety Level 2 Criteria for Standard Microbiology Practices

Figure 02.F04: Autoclave

Figure 02.B05: Chemical Germicide Categories

Figure 02.B06: Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers

Figure 02.F05: Chemical Storage Cabinet

Figure 02.F06: Safety Cans

Figure 02.B07: MSDS Required Information