TABLE 3.

Percent compliance with individual BSL-1 requirements, WCLN risk assessment survey respondents, 2016^a

Requirementb	% compliance
Laboratory design compatible with cleaningc	89.3
Hand-washing sink near laboratory exit	89.3
Effective pest management program	82.5
Decontamination of cultures and other infectious materials before disposal	76.7
Screens on windows opening to the exterior (if present)	69.9
Placement of a biohazard sign at the entrance when infectious agents are present	61.2

^aData are for 103 respondents.

^bRequirements that are not specifically listed here but that met a >90% rate of compliance among the respondents included (in order of increasing compliance) benchtops impervious to water and resistant to heat, organic solvents, and other chemicals; access to laboratory controlled by doors; safe handling of sharps; procedures to minimize splashes and/or aerosols; decontamination of work surfaces; availability of personal protective equipment; prohibition of food, drink, smoking, cosmetic application, and contact lens handling; availability of mechanical pipetting devices; and appropriate personnel training regarding duties and prevention of exposure.

^cExamples include nonporous chair coverings and the absence of carpets and rugs.