Environmental Health and Safety

SDSU Biosafety Manual

San Diego State University
BIOHAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM

Part XV:
Laboratory Clean Area

A. For the purposes of personnel protection, EHS prefers that eating, drinking, etc., occur only in separate spaces and will continue to encourage laboratory designs that allow for this. However, when separate space is unavailable, a “Clean Area” may be designated. The “Clean Area” is that specifically designated portion of the laboratory where the personnel may, if they wish, eat and drink. A “Clean Area” sign must be visibly posted in the designated area.

B. Sections of the laboratory which are designated “Clean Areas” must be free not only of biohazards, but also of radiation contaminants. It is necessary, therefore, that such proposed “Clean Areas” be jointly approved by EHS personnel from both the Radiation Safety and the Biosafety groups. “Clean Area” wastebaskets must be maintained in the “Clean Area.”

C. Note that “Clean Areas” are not permitted where BSL 2 and BSL 3 work is conducted.