10 Tips for Working Safely in the laboratory with Your Biosafety Cabinet

10 Essential Tips for Safe Biosafety Cabinet Operation

Good technique is key to ensuring both personnel and product protection when working within a Class II Biosafety Cabinet (BSC). NuAire’s 10 Tips for Working Safely in the Laboratory with Your Biosafety Cabinet infographic provides clear, actionable guidance to help laboratories worldwide maintain safety, sterility, and compliance.

Key Techniques for Biosafety Success

This infographic highlights the most critical considerations for effective and safe BSC use, including:

• Understanding Airflow: Proper knowledge of HEPA-filtered air movement is essential for containment. Our airflow smoke demo video shows exactly how air behaves within a Class II cabinet to protect both personnel and products.
• Work Area Setup: Correctly positioning equipment and materials prevents airflow disruption. For detailed setup advice, see our Working Safely in a Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet guide and the Biosafety Cabinet Operating Label infographic.
• Contamination Control: Techniques like working from clean to contaminated zones and managing petri dishes and open tubes are vital. For spill response, review our Spill Containment Guide.
• Equipment Handling: Best practices for working with aspirator bottles, suction flasks, and other lab equipment are outlined, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Reacting to Alarms: Understanding and responding to airflow alarms promptly is critical. Our alarm response guide offers clear steps to take when issues arise.
• Ergonomics and Movement: Minimize rapid arm movement to preserve the air barrier and maintain containment. Discover ergonomic best practices in our Biosafety Cabinet Ergonomics resource.

Why These Tips Matter

Following proper techniques not only reduces contamination risks but also ensures compliance with global biosafety standards such as NSF/ANSI 49 and EN 12469. Whether you’re operating in North America, Europe, or Asia-Pacific, these guidelines help create a safer, more efficient lab environment.

Empower Your Lab’s Safety Culture

NuAire’s infographic is an essential visual tool for training new lab personnel and reinforcing best practices with experienced staff. Implementing these 10 tips ensures your lab maintains high standards of biosafety, contamination control, and ergonomic comfort.