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VII-B-l-o. All work surfaces shall be disinfected following completion 
of procedures involving the handling of organisms containing recombinant 
DNA molecules. 
VII-B-l-p. Persons shall wash their hands after completing procedures 
with organisms containing recombinant DNA molecules, following removal of 
protective gloves or clothing, and when leaving the production area. 
VII-B-l-q. Persons working in the production area shall be trained 
(as required) in the operation of the equipment. All persons shall be 
trained in emergency procedures. 
VII-B-l-r. Equipment and materials required for the management of 
accidents involving organisms containing recombinant DNA molecules shall 
be available in the production area. 
VII-B-l-s. The production area shall be decontaminated in accordance 
with established procedures following spills or other accidental release of 
organisms containing recombinant DNA molecules. 
VII-B-2. Containment Equipment . 
VII-B-2-a. Biological safety cabinets or other containment units shall 
be used for all equipment or manipulations that produce aerosols where these 
procedures involve organisms containing recombinant DNA molecules. The 
exhaust from the containment equipment shall be fitted with a HEPA filter. 
VII-B-2-b. Equipment used in the production or processing of organisms 
containing recombinant DNA molecules shall be designed, fabricated, and 
installed in a manner which provides for operation and maintenance for its 
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