Division Title
Safety

Primary Barrier Program

Primary Barrier Program Services


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The Office of Research Services, Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) provides various services such as certification, repair, and decontamination of specific primary barrier equipment:
  • Biological Safety Cabinets
  • Chemical Fume Hoods(CFH)*
  • Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEVs)*
    • Down-draft Tables and Sinks
    • Slot Hoods
    • Canopy Hoods
  • Vertical and Horizontal Clean Benches
  • Cage Change Stations
  • Animal Racks
  • Animal Isolators
  • HVAC HEPA Filter Banks
 * Services for chemical fume hoods, LEVs are limited to initial and routine certifications. Air flow adjustments and minor repairs

(e.g., light replacement) may  be completed by ORF. All major repairs are obtained by the laboratories through ORF or a third-party vendor. Follow DOHS guidance for resolution of air flow issues due to building ventilation and subsequent recertification of chemical fume hoods and LEVs .


 

For additional information, about the Primary Barrier Program, please contact DOHS at PrimaryBarrier@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-3457.

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