Overview

• Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) are the primary containment equipment used in laboratories for the safe handling of infectious agents and potentially infectious material(s). BSCs must be certified when new, annually, if repaired or relocated.
• Technical Safety Services (TSS) is the contracted vendor for BSC certification and maintenance. To schedule service with TSS call 1-800-877-7742. 
• The OARS Biosafety team is currently working on this program with more details to follow. Contact biosafety@northeastern.edu for more information.