Biological Safety Cabinets
Approved Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) should be used when preparing hazardous medications.
- Class II, type B, or Class III BSCs that vent to the outside are recommended.
- OSHA does not recommend Horizontal BSCs for the preparation of hazardous drugs, since they increase the likelihood of drug exposure.
The BSC should also contain:
- covered needle containers for needle disposal
- covered waste container for excess fluids disposal
Horizontal Flow Laminar Hood
Vertical Flow-Laminar Hood
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2-3. Which type of biological safety cabinet should NOT be used for the preparation of hazardous drugs?
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