BioSafety Cabinet Certification Provider

Serving the biopharmaceutical and medical related industries with equipment certification, validation, and testing, the team at GL Technologies has a team of experienced professionals to help your laboratory maintain compliance (NSF 49 Annex F) and worker safety. Certifications must meet the requirements for federal safety guidelines for your lab workers and general research not only to protect workers, but to protect the samples that are being done in general research situations. Companies throughout California rely on GL Technologies to maintain and certify their equipment, including the biosafety cabinets within the facilities.

To speak with the experts about your biosafety cabinet needs, please fill out our online form or give us a call!

858-202-1408

Biosafety Cabinet Certification

Air Velocity Testing

Airflow velocity testing plays an important role in protecting employees and creating a safe environment to work in. When GL Technologies provides air velocity testing, we will evaluate the airflow within the cabinet to test the performance of the ventilation and determine if it meets the manufacturer's specifications and industry standards. This testing will help prevent the escape of hazardous vapors and gases to provide a controlled environment for conducting sensitive research in laboratories.

Visualization of Airflow Testing

By providing special techniques such as smoke studies and tracer gas tests, airflow patterns within the cabinet can be observed by our team of technicians. We will analyze and document how the airflow performs to identify areas of leakage or insufficient containment, which will allow us to provide adjustments or repairs so the biosafety cabinet will perform as needed and protect all those involved in the area.

Additional Testing As Required

Various Testing Includes:
Viable Environmental Sampling
Florescent Light Testing
Ultra-Violet Light Testing
Eletrical testing, Temperature & Humidity Testing

GL Technologies will also troubleshoot any problems to address performance issues. If need, we can arrange for repairs or component replacement.

Safety - Reliability - Experience

The GL-Tec team of experts has years of experience when it comes to decontaminating specialized equipment whic is vital to research and maintaining Biosafety Cabinet Certification in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 49. This ensures product protection and proper environmental personnel. Our team will get to the source of the problem and implement procedures to avoid future contamination in order to protect your research equipment.

We understand biosafety cabinets are essential to research work and preventing contamination is important to protect experiment integrity. Should your organization experience a contamination, the team at GL-Tec is here to help.

Trusted Biosafety Cabinet Professionals

GL-Technologies has provided biosafety cabinet certifications and maintenance for pharmaceutial, biopharmaceutical, and general research laboratories throughout California. Simply fill out our online form or give our team a call, we are ready to help you with all your biosafety cabinet needs! We also provide biosafety cabinet testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recent advancements or technologies in biosafety cabinets?

A huge development is the integration of smart technology and digital monitoring systems into biosafety cabinets, allowing for real-time data collection and remote access, thereby improving the control and oversight of experiments. There are also advancements in airflow management and filtration systems that have improved containment, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

What is a biosafety cabinet and why is it important in pharmaceutical research?

A biosafety cabinet is a piece of laboratory equipment used in pharmaceutical research because of its role in maintaining the safety of both researchers and the research itself. It is a containment device designed to provide a sterile and controlled environment for handling hazardous materials including chemicals, pollutants, and biological agents. By using HEPA filters and airflow systems, biosafety cabinets protect researchers from exposure to harmful substances while also preventing cross-contamination of samples.

What are the primary uses of biosafety cabinets in pharmaceutical labs?

Biosafety cabinets provide a controlled and sterile environment to safeguard laboratory personnel, product integrity, and the surrounding environment when working with hazardous biochemicals such as bacteria, viruses, and cell cultures. They maintain a constant flow of filtered air, preventing the release of contaminants into the lab, and protecting experiments from external pollutants.

How often should biosafety cabinets be certified?

Biosafety cabinets should be certified at least annually, but the frequency depends on the nature of the lab work and organization’s policies. As a note, it’s important to have them certified after any significant maintenance or relocation, and when used with high-risk research.

How do you handle potential chemical spills or contamination within a biosafety cabinet in a pharmaceutical lab?

When a spill occurs, lab personnel should immediately stop working, secure the spill area, and inform the laboratory supervisor. Personal protective equipment including gloves and lab coats must be always worn. To manage the spill, absorbent materials should be used to soak up the spilled chemicals. Contaminated materials are then placed in the appropriate waste containers. After cleaning the area, the biosafety cabinet and surrounding surfaces need to be decontaminated with appropriate disinfectants.

What safety precautions should pharmaceutical lab personnel take when working with biosafety cabinets?

Personnel should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles to prevent direct contact with potentially hazardous materials. Frequent handwashing and proper hygiene practices are important to minimize contamination risks. When operating biosafety cabinets, proper decontamination of all materials and equipment before and after use is vital, and waste disposal should strictly follow biohazard protocols.

To speak with the experts about your biosafety cabinet needs, please fill out our online form or give us a call!

858-202-1408

GL Technologies Capabilities

As a full-service company specializing in equipment calibration, repair, and certification services for biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our team has extensive experience working with sPRT calibrations along with CMMS software, HPLC OQ validation, and fume hood certifications. Companies of all sizes rely on our team to implement, maintain, and keep their research and manufacturing processes compliant with regulatory standards. Other specialties include building maintenance systems, and mass spectrometry calibrations. We work with research and laboratory facilities all throughout California including Los Angeles and San Francisco and San Diego.

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BioSafety Cabinet Certification Provider