Introduction to Biohazard Safety Cabinetry

The biohazard safety cabinet (also known as biological safety cabinet or microbiological safety cabinet) plays a significant role in many pharmaceutical, clinical, microbiological and industrial laboratories. Its basic function is to protect the operator and the environment from biological hazards that would otherwise pose a threat to human life during microbiological work.

At Esco, we encourage all our customers and non-customers alike to learn more about the function and operating principles of the biohazard safety cabinets available in the market today. We believe that this process will aid our customers in choosing the best cabinet to meet their specific real-world needs, in order to facilite an increased level of safety in the laboratory for the betterment of science and industry.

International standards play an important role in harmonization and ensuring that cabinets meet established industry guidelines for safety and performance. Consequently, it is important for all users of safety cabinets to understand the scope and application of these standards which may often be referred to, but less often understood. Learn more about: