Laminar Flow Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets And Containment Of Aerosols And Bioaerosols

By George S. Petroka, CIH, CSP, RBP, Director BioPharma/EHS Service

The following discussion describes Laminar Flow Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs), their design, use, designations, similarities and differences. It also explains the use and application of Flow Sciences Laminar Flow Hood (Ventilated Weigh Enclosures and Ventilated Work Stations) and their applicability for use with bioaerosols.