Safety Cabinet Servicing
Our qualified safety cabinet engineer is highly experienced and able to carry out KI-Discus Operator Protection tests in line with BS EN12469. Testing is required for all classes and makes of Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Clean Air Cabinets & Isolators.
Safety Cabinet Servicing
Our qualified safety cabinet engineer is highly experienced and able to carry out KI-Discus Operator Protection tests in line with BS EN12469. Testing is required for all classes and makes of Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Clean Air Cabinets & Isolators.
Maintaining & testing safety cabinets
There is a statutory requirement to carry out testing and validation of microbiological safety cabinets. Testing must be carried out to the regulatory standard BS EN12469 and includes testing the operation of airflow indicators & alarms, checking HEPA filter integrity, airflow velocity, visualization and KI-Discus (aperture protection factor) tests.
A KI-Discus test can also be carried out to determine the standards of operator protection and risk levels for potential cross contamination for Class I and Class II open-fronted microbiological safety cabinets and laboratory fume cupboards. Conducting regular safety cabinet testing ensures ongoing levels of protection and, alongside properly scheduled maintenance (ideally carried out alongside testing), can prevent breakdowns, minimising the risk of facility downtime.
What is involved?
- Commissioning, service and testing in accordance with BS EN12469
- HEPA filter supply, installation and certification/integrity testing
- Testing the operation of airflow
- Testing the airflow indicators & alarms
- Testing airflow velocity
- Visualisation testing
- KI-Discus (aperture protection factor) tests
Benefits of using AirisQ for your safety cabinets servicing
Compliance
Meet your obligations under the statues.
Workplace safety
Monitor the main line of defence for laboratory staff and the wider public, keep your operators safe and reduce the risk of cross contamination.
Evidence
Providing traceable evidence of testing by certified engineers to assist with audits and compliance commitments.
Reliability & Upgrades
Using a database system to manage client assets, ensuring timely service reminders. Accessible copies of test certification with fault schedules and future recommendations.
Safeguarding
Procuring filters and other spares direct from OEM suppliers ensuring high quality and value for money.
Service Continuity
Using the same engineers for each visit, ensuring optimal & efficient service.
How often is safety cabinet testing required?
A KI-Discus test is required annually to maintain acceptable performance. However, cabinets located in ACDP containment level 3 laboratories should have KI-Discus testing carried out 6-monthly.
Other services we can help with
LEV Testing
AHU Inspections
Kitchen Extract Inspections
