BS 2646-4:1991 PDF

What is BS 2646-4 - Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories about?

BS 2646 discusses autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories. BS 2646-4 is the fourth part of the BS 2646 multi-series and discusses maintenance. BS 2646-4 specifies the factors that should be considered when devising a schedule for the maintenance of the laboratory autoclaves of the types specified in BS 2646-1 . Autoclaves for the sterilization of materials and goods including those which may be contaminated with organisms categorized in Hazard Groups 1, 2 and 3 but not Hazard Group 4. Note 1: The groups of organisms referred to are those listed in “Categorization of pathogens according to hazard and categories of containment” produced by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens and published by HMSO. Note 2: The periodic examination of autoclaves as required by legislation (see the foreword) is outside the scope of this standard.

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