biosafety level

Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) is the lowest level of biosafety containment used in laboratories. It involves working with microbes that are not known to cause disease in healthy people. Standard safety practices include basic hygiene like handwashing and using personal protective equipment, such as gloves and lab coats. BSL-1 labs are designed to prevent contamination, and while they do not require high security, they must have standard safety features like a sink for handwashing and proper waste disposal. This level is suitable for research, teaching, and work involving non-hazardous biological materials.