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BS 2646-3:1993

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Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-11-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-12-1993

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Use of autoclaves other than of material contaminated with Hazard Group 4 organisms.

This Part of BS2646 gives guidance on the factors that should be taken into account when devising procedures to ensure the safe and effective use of laboratory autoclaves of the types specified in BS2646-1, i.e. autoclaves for the sterilization of material and equipment including those which may be contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Groups 1, 2 or 3 (see note). It does not cover the use of autoclaves for material contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Group 4, for which complete containment of condensate is considered to be essential.

The procedures described are designed to minimize hazards to operators and other personnel, and to confirm the ability of the autoclave to carry out effectively each of the processes defined in BS2646-1.

NOTE The groups of organisms referred to are those listed in Categorization of pathogens according to hazard and categories of containment, 2nd edition 1990 [2], produced by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens and published by HMSO.

Committee
CH/198
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/54443 DC. (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 2646-4:1991 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to maintenance
BS 2646-5:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Methods of test for function and performance
BS 2646-2:1990 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to planning and installation
BS 2646-1:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design, construction, safety and performance

BS 2646-5:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Methods of test for function and performance
BS 2646-2:1990 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to planning and installation
BS 2646-4:1991 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to maintenance

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