A Burnaby bioresearch lab that makes and packages rapid diagnostic test kits has been fine more than $26,000 for multiple WorkSafeBC violations.
WorkSafe inspected Artron Bioresearch Inc. at 3938 North Fraser Way on Oct. 1, according to inspection reports obtained by the Burnaby NOW.
Research and development at the facility involves inactive bacteria, viruses and plasma serum, including E. coli, strep A and B, influenza A and B, and COVID-19, according to the reports.
The inspector found there were no fumes hoods or duct work to control hazardous contaminants in the lab.
The company had also not developed or implemented specific written safe work procedures involving hazardous chemicals, spill
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