Biological/GM laboratory management
Laboratories handling biological material (including GMOs) are required to
- Describe their health and safety arrangements and ensure these are followed,
- Carry out self inspections
- Correctly select, maintain, and operate equipment
HSE guidance on the Management and operation of microbiological containment laboratories is available to follow.
Work in Containment Level 3 Laboratories must be strictly regulated.
See Appendix 3 (page 72-) of the HSE guidance for information on the Decontamination, Fumigation and Sealability of Containment Level 3 laboratories.