BACTERIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUE. 



I. LABORATORY REGULATIONS. 



The following regulations are laid down for observ- 

 ance in the Bacteriological Laboratories under the 

 direction of the author. Similar regulations should 

 be enforced in all laboratories where pathogenic 

 bacteria are studied. 



BACTERIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. 



HANDLING OF INFECTIVE MATERIALS. 



The following Regulations have been drawn up in the interest 

 of those working in the Laboratory as well as the public at large, 

 and will be strictly enforced. 



Their object is to avoid the dangers of infection which may 

 arise from neglect of necessary precautions or from carelessness. 



Everyone must note that by neglecting the general rules laid 

 down he not only runs grave risk himself, but is a danger to others. 



I REGULATIONS. 



1. Each worker must wear a gown or overall, provided at his 

 own expense, which must be kept in the Laboratory. 



2. The hands must be disinfected with lysol 2 per cent, solu- 

 tion, carbolic acid 5 per cent, solution, or corrosive sublimate 

 i per mille solution, after dealing with infectious material, and 

 before using towels. 



3. On no account must Laboratory towels or dusters be used 

 for wiping up infectious material, and if such towels or dusters do 

 become soiled, they must be immediately sterilised by boiling. 



4. Special pails containing disinfectant are provided to receive 

 any waste material, and nothing must be thrown on the floor. 



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