Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) is a rigid barrier consisting of transparent walls (polycarbonate or glass) and outfitted with a suitable number of glove flanges and gloves. They utilize a mix of physical and aerodynamic barriers to prevent contaminants from entering the interior environment. RABs have...
Decontamination of high-containment laboratories is critical for controlling high-risk pathogens. All places with the potential to be contaminated must be disinfected in the case of an unintentional spill and as per the SOPs. While decontaminating big spaces or sophisticated equipment, gaseous techniques or fumigants are...
In our previous articles, we spoke about the difference between RABS and Isolators and OEB and OEL Levels. Since we have got the basic understanding of how RABS are different from Isolators, we'll compare and contrast two of the most prevalent types of containment isolators: Flexible...
Personnel in pharmaceutical/ chemical manufacturing firms, particularly those who are exposed to a variety of chemicals, require safety while handling hazardous substances. There are a number of chemicals and substances that are extremely dangerous which are referred to as Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPIs). They have the potential to impact the operators’ health in numerous ways. Containment systems are an effective way for increasing safety and limiting or eliminating personnel exposure to harmful compounds. HPAPIs are classified into control bands (OEB) based on their potency, and occupational exposure limits (OEL) are used as a classification measure. Let's have a look. What exactly is OEL? Controlling exposure to...