The following prudent biosafety practices are recommended by the National Academy of Sciences in the publication Biosafety in the Laboratory and in part constitute basic good biosafety practices.

Laboratory biosafety practices are based on the principle of containment of ... Primary containment is achieved through good microbiological technique and the use of safety equipment and personal ...

and Protective laboratory practices and equipment are made available and in common use to minimize the potential for employee exposure to hazardous chemicals. Since 1990, the Occupational Safety and ...

The National Research Council, through its Board on Chemical Science and Technology and Board on Human Systems Integration, will examine laboratory safety in chemical research in non-industrial ...

Many spills in the laboratory work area can be prevented. Development and implementation of good laboratory practices will significantly reduce the likelihood of spills. While this guide is oriented ...