title: Laboratory safety considerations.
abstract: In the laboratory it is important that potentially pathogenic agents be controlled to protect the laboratory worker from infection and the experiment from contamination. The operation of a safe laboratory depends on many factors: the training and judgement of laboratory personnel; the implementation of protocols, the selection and use of equipment and reagents; and the location and design of the laboratory. These should be integrated in order to provide maximum safety for the personnel without impeding operation of the laboratory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, Section of Virology and Cell Biology, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, London, UK.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Feorino
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Schinazi