§ 626.8 - Etiologic agent containment.

(a) Facility engineering controls and appropriate biocontainment equipment will be used, in conjunction with special practices and procedures, to minimize potential exposure of personnel and the environment to etiologic agents used in BDP operations. Engineering and equipment controls will be implemented to the maximum extent feasible and verified as effective. Protective clothing will not be used in lieu of engineering controls. Engineering controls will be the prime means of biocontainment. Personal protective equipment such as respirators are to be used only after feasible engineering controls have been shown unable to control the environment fully.

(b) Before beginning any etiologic agent operation, a determination will be made that the hazards associated with the operation are under positive control as defined in the applicable SOP and that the operation complies with the criteria of this regulation and DA Pam 385-69.