A Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1)level of containment is used for organisms that:
A) Cause 90% mortality of infected people
B) Are well classified and not known to cause disease in healthy people
C) Cause 90% morbidity of infected people
D) Can be transmitted through aerosols

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This is the lowest level of biosafety.These organisms pose a minimal threat to laboratory personnel and the environment.Lab work can be conducted on open bench tops.Employees should be trained in laboratory procedures and supervised by a scientist with training in microbiology.

A Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1)level of Containment Is Used for Organisms