BSL Laboratories

Also known as PCLs (Physical Containment Laboratories), BSL (BioSafety Level) Laboratories are environments designed to allow operators to safely handle infectious materials when working.

They are classified by containment level, from BSL1 (lowest) to BSL4 (highest), based on the hazardousness of the micro-organisms handled inside.

Thanks to Galvani’s experience, know-how and direct manufacturing of components, the company complies with the highest safety and quality standards of BSL Laboratory manufacturing.

BSL Laboratories

Also known as PCLs (Physical Containment Laboratories), BSL (BioSafety Level) Laboratories are environments designed to allow operators to safely handle infectious materials when working.

They are classified by containment level, from BSL1 (lowest) to BSL4 (highest), based on the hazardousness of the micro-organisms handled inside.

Thanks to Galvani’s experience, know-how and direct manufacturing of components, the company complies with the highest safety and quality standards of BSL Laboratory manufacturing.

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What are BSL biocontainment Laboratories?

BSL (Biosafety Level) Laboratories are controlled settings in which potentially dangerous pathogens are handled and, as such, special containment measures and great care—beyond those for ‘classic’ clean rooms—are required.

The main aim is to reduce or eliminate the risk of exposing operators and the external environment to these agents.

Depending on the risk group of the micro-organisms, determined by way of a thorough risk assessment, BSL Laboratories are classified into 4 containment levels.

Classification of BSL Biocontainment Laboratories: BSL1, BSL2, BSL3, BSL4

BSL Laboratory classification is related to the risk groups of the pathogens concerned, with the following taken into account: infectivity, individual and collective transmissibility, pathogenicity, host range and neutralisability. Group 1 represents the lowest hazard level and group 4 represents the highest.

  • BSL 1 Laboratory: Material with low-risk infectious agents present, which is unlikely to cause illness among the individuals exposed. Low individual and collective risk.
  • BSL 2 Laboratory: Material with moderate-risk infectious agents present, e.g. human disease-causing pathogens of varying severity. Moderate risk individually and low risk collectively.
  • BSL 3 Laboratory: Material present with infectious agents that may be transmissible by air. These include pathogens that can cause serious diseases for which medical treatment or vaccines exist. High risk individually and moderate risk collectively.
  • BSL 4 Laboratory: Material present with dangerous infectious agents transmissible by air. These include pathogens that can cause potentially deadly diseases for which no medical treatment or vaccines exist. High risk both individually and collectively.
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BSL Laboratory Analysis

A fundamental step in the creation of a BSL Laboratory is a preliminary analysis of the area, processes involved and risk factor

In the process of creating a BSL Laboratory, the initial analysis is a crucial step: this is what determines the containment level and all the requirements for safeguarding operators and the external environment.

We at Galvani are fully aware of how important this step is, so we pay very close attention when listening to the client’s needs, assessing the type of micro-organisms involved (and the resulting risk factor) and determining the area in which the BSL Laboratory will be installed.

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Planning and Designing a BSL Laboratory

You can always rely on Galvani to plan and design a BSL Laboratory: we pay close attention to every single detail, with full consideration of efficiency and safety

Planning and designing a BSL Laboratory requires great care and experience, as the safety of operators and the external environment are at stake. For this reason, our experts carefully analyse each detail, including the type of materials used for construction, the layout and the area in which the BSL Laboratory will be installed.

Each project will, of necessity, have specific features tailored to the containment level required by the operations carried out within.

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Manufacturing
a BSL Laboratory

Every detail is taken into account when manufacturing. The fact that we at Galvani use our own workshops, which allow us to deal with non-standard solutions, is a key advantage

We have chosen to make our own components for our Clean Rooms and BSL Laboratories: this gives us full control over every detail and feature, and guarantees a safe, high-quality and durable end product for the client.

In our workshops, specialist technicians study the design, manufacture the components and check with supervisors to ensure that all the elements in the BSL Laboratory comply with the relevant requirements and standards.

We only use carefully selected components manufactured by third-party suppliers in certain cases.

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Qualified
BSL Laboratory Installation

To ensure maximum efficiency, we use our own teams of trained, specialist technicians to install these.

After planning and design, manufacturing and tests are completed in our workshops, the BSL Laboratory is ready to be installed at its destination.

Each component is prepared by our own specialist technicians, who are the only people tasked with installation and strictly follow regulatory guidelines.

In addition, we follow exclusive Clean Process Protocols, which set out specific, detailed cleaning procedures to be carried out during installation, so that the BSL Laboratory is free from dust prior to startup and can be used sooner.

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Validating
a BSL Laboratory

A vital step to be carried out before use, validation guarantees the maximum efficiency and safety of the BSL Laboratory

The last step to be carried out to safeguard both the customer and technicians, validation is a careful assessment of the operating conditions of the BSL Laboratory.

Our technicians carry out various tests that take parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure and level of cleanliness (dust particles in one m3 of air) into account, and verify that the specifications correspond to those required.

Once checks are complete, a test report is issued, which confirms that the BSL Laboratory is compliant and that it can be used.

The validation service can also be requested by itself for existing BSL Laboratories.

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Maintaining
a BSL Laboratory

To ensure that your BSL Laboratory continues to function properly, we recommend regular maintenance work, which will save you a great deal of time and money

Maintenance is a necessary step to ensure that the BSL Laboratory remains efficient and functions properly.

Our technicians carry out all the relevant parameter checks and take action promptly where necessary, allowing pathogens to be contained and ensuring safety for all.

Maintenance work can also be scheduled, so that various operations can be carried out without worry or concern: Galvani’s specialist technicians will visit the BSL Laboratory on a regular basis and carry out all the work needed to keep everything intact.

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Offering an all-inclusive, turnkey service, we are experts in planning, designing, directly manufacturing, validating and installing biocontainment laboratories. Choosing Galvani means choosing a partner who understands your needs and can provide you with effective, customised, certified and ready-to-use solutions.

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Decades of experience in contamination-free environments
Components manufactured directly
Delivered on time
Solutions tailored to the customer
Continued investment in innovation, research and development
Quotes issued quickly

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