The first training manual for staff working in BSL3/4 labs, this book is based on a course that has been approved as a standard throughout the EU.
It covers bio-containment, hazard criteria, the categorization of microbes, technical specifications for BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories, personal protective gear, and shipping BSL-3 and BSL-4 organisms according to UN and IATA regulations. It also examines the efficacy of inactivation procedures, fumigation, learning from a history of lab accidents, handling samples submitted for diagnostic testing, and bridging the gap between the requirements of bio-containment and diagnostics.
The result is a welcome tool for training new personnel, as well as a useful reference for all permanent staff working in BSL3/4 labs.

Acknowledgement<br>Preface<br>Introduction (Manfred Weidmann)<br>Laboratory Biosafety in Containment Laboratories (Annette A Kraus and Ali Mirazimi)<br>Hazard criteria and categegoisation of microbes: Classification systems (Nigel J. Silman)<br>Technical and practical aspects of BSL-3 laboratories (Frank T. Hufert and Manfred Weidmann)<br>Animal biosafety level 3 facility - enhancements when dealing with large animals (Abad F.X., Solanes D., Domingo M.)<br>Personal Protective Equipment (Nigel J Silman)<br>Shipping of infectious substances according IATA DGR regulations (Mandy Elschner and Martin Heller)<br>Disinfection and decontamination (Patrick Butaye)<br>Fumigation of Spaces (Nigel J. Silman)<br>Learning from a history of laboratory accidents (Manfred Weidmann)<br>Bridging the gap between requirements of bio-containment and diagnostics (Manfred Weidmann, Frank T.Hufert, Nigel Silman)<br>Risk Assessment Procedures (Asa Szekely Björndal)<br>Biosecurity (Juergen Mertsching)<br>Appendix<br>