Biological Hazards
Task
Potential Hazard
PPE
Working with risk group 1
biohazards
Limited potential exposure
and exposure risk
Basic PPE with protective gloves.
Goggles when working with large
volumes.
Working with risk group 2
biohazards – inside biosafety
cabinet or other engineering
control
Limited potential exposure
and exposure risk
Basic PPE with protective gloves. May
require safety glasses or goggles.
Working with risk group 2
biohazards – outside
biosafety cabinet or other
engineering control
Potential exposure through
inhalation, mucous
membranes, ingestion and
unbroken skin
Basic PPE with
Protective gloves, safety glasses or face
shield, and respiratory protection where
appropriate
Working with risk group 2
biohazards requiring CL3
procedures
Potential exposure through
inhalation, mucous
membranes, ingestion and
unbroken skin
Basic PPE with
Double gloves, isolation gown, and shoe
covers. Hair cover, safety glasses, and
respiratory protection where appropriate
Working with risk group 3
biohazards
Please see facility SOPs
Please see facility SOPs
** All laboratory workers are required to wear long, loose fitting pants, full covering
shoes, lab coat and have long hair tied back when working in any UBC laboratory. **