This video demonstrates how to properly use a Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) at the University of Southern California (USC). Join along as USC Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) covers some established lab safety protocols that reduce bio research contamination risks and protect you while working inside a BSC.

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - How to turn on the BSC
0:59 - How to set the safety sash at the appropriate height
1:05 - How to set up your workspace for maximum vacuum and airflow
1:11 - How to work from “clean” to “dirty” inside a BSC
2:50 - How to clean and maintain a BSC

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