Because Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3)organisms have the potential for aerosol transmission,and diseases with these agents may have serious lethal consequences,all of the following guidelines apply to BSL-3 labs EXCEPT:

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BSL-3 labs must follow BSL-2 safety guidelines and must also have a Class II or III biologic safety cabinet; must ensure that employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); should be separated from the other parts of the building by an anteroom; should have negative air pressure and the air from inside the lab should be directed outside without recirculation; should have ceilings and floors that are solid and any seams sealed; and must be constructed so that all parts of the lab can be easily cleaned and disinfected.BSL-4 labs should have restricted access.

Because Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3)organisms Have the Potential for Aerosol