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from the controlled area the work clothing may be stored in a locker separate
from that used for personal clothing or discarded for laundering. Clothing
shall be decontaminated before laundering.
Appendix K-V-O-3. Entry into the controlled area during periods when
work is in progress shall be restricted to those persons required to meet
program or support needs. Prior to entry, all persons shall be informed of
the operating practices, emergency procedures, and the nature of the work
conducted.
Appendix K-V-O-4. Persons under 18 years of age shall not be permitted to
enter the controlled area.
Appendix K-V-O-5. The universal biosafety sign shall be posted on entry
doors to the controlled area and all internal doors when any work involving
the organism is in progress. This includes periods when decontamination
procedures are in progress. The sign posted on the entry doors to the con-
trolled area shall include a statement of agents in use and personnel autho-
rized to enter the controlled area.
Appendix K-V-O-6. The controlled area shall be kept neat and clean.
Appendix K-V-O-7. Eating, drinking, smoking, and storage of food are pro-
hibited in the controlled area.
Appendix K-V-O-8. Animals and plants shall be excluded from the con-
trolled area.
Appendix K-V-O-9. An effective insect and rodent control program shall
be maintained.
Appendix K-V-O-10. Access doors to the controlled area shall be kept closed,
except as necessary for access, while work is in progress. Serve doors leading
directly outdoors shall be sealed and locked while work is in progress.
Appendix K-V-O-11. Persons shall wash their hands when exiting the con-
trolled area.
Appendix K-V-O-12. Persons working in the controlled area shall be
trained in emergency procedures.
Appendix K-V-O-13. Equipment and materials required for the manage-
ment of accidents involving viable organisms containing recombinant DNA
molecules shall be available in the controlled area.
Appendix K-V-O-14. The controlled area shall be decontaminated in
accordance with established procedures following spills or other accidental
release of viable organisms containing recombinant DNA molecules.
Appendix K-VI: Footnotes of Appendix K
Appendix K-VI-A. Table K.1 is derived from the text in Appendices G (
Physical
Containment
) and K and is not to be used in lieu of Appendices G and K.
