Laboratory layout and design considerations for biosafety cabinet installation

When designing or renovating a laboratory space, the proper placement of equipment is vital, especially biosafety cabinets (BSCs) and other devices that are impacted by airflow and personnel patterns. This is important in order to ensure their containment performance and to allow for appropriate process flow for both scientific procedures and safety purposes. NuAire compares different BSC placement best practice recommendations visually, and provides example placements of specific equipment based on common laboratory uses within the bounds of those clearances.

by Julianne Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP