Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Announces New Guideline for
Protection of Laboratory Workers
CLSI document, Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired
Infections; Approved Guideline—Third Edition (M29-A3), promotes safe laboratory
practices to protect workers from the risk of transmission of infectious agents
in the workplace by aerosols, droplets, blood, and body substances. These
practices include standard precautions, safety devices, personal protective
equipment, and decontamination and disposal of biohazardous waste.
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