Acquired in 2022, Cornerstone Commissioning represents a new pillar of services for the TSS Family of Companies. With Cornerstone, TSS can support your facility from start-up through shut-down, commissioning through decommissioning, and all certification and validation activities between.
BSL-3 Testing, Certification & Performance Verification
Biosafety Level 3 [BSL-3] facilities must be designed, operated, and maintained to continually achieve the critical containment required per facility and regulatory requirements. TSS’ BSL-3 testing, certification, and performance verification services provide assurance that your facility is operating reliably and as intended. From facility program development through design, construction and performance verification testing, let TSS’ and Cornerstone's proven knowledge and experience of biosafety industry best practices work for you!
For each BSL-3, our expert team of Commissioning Professionals will generate a facility-specific Performance Verification protocol to ensure compliance with guidelines by USDA, NIH, and the CDC. Utilizing facility and industry performance verification standards and best practices, including ANSI Z9.14, TSS will assist in a facility risk-assessments to define an annual testing plan that meets your specific facility performance verification and equipment certification needs.
With TSS' expertise and experience in testing and certifying Biosafety Cabinets [BSCs], HEPA filters, and controlled environments and Cornerstone’s annual BSL-3 facility performance verification becomes a single-vendor solution.
The Benefits of Proper Commissioning Certification
Laboratories are meant to be highly controlled environments in which specific conditions are not only expected, but required. This means it is crucial that any commissioning services be provided by fully trained experts who can attest to the proper installation and functionality of the equipment. Choosing commissioning professionals such as the team at TSS means your facilities can be verified to provide the level of efficacy and performance to ensure the best overall results from your work.
With our expertise and experience regarding Biosafety Level 3 laboratory performance verification requirements, you can rest assured your labs will be as effective as you expect them to be. This includes verifying the performance of all critical equipment, the implementation of proper signage and the establishment of an ongoing testing program to provide peace of mind in the long term. Not only will you be sure that the most essential elements of your laboratory will work properly, but you’ll also gain the confidence that comes from knowing your facility will meet all regulatory standards and guidelines.
As your source for BSL-3 commissioning and certification services, you can trust us to provide thorough documentation. This means everyone involved in the construction, commissioning and ongoing performance of your lab will be on the same page. We also provide ongoing testing throughout the process, ensuring any issues will be discovered as quickly as possible and resolved before they have a chance to have a negative impact on your schedule or the lab itself. With our help, you can enjoy a smooth and comprehensive commissioning process for your new, renovated or existing laboratory and approach your objectives with a sense of security.
BSL-3 testing and performance verification may include the following services:
- BSC, HEPA filter, or other primary containment certification
- Room differential pressure monitor calibration
- Room Integrity Testing
- Failure analysis of primary systems
- Performance Verification of HVAC systems: Including redundancy testing, real-time differential pressure data logging & real-time verification of directional airflow during failure testing
- Review and/or generation of Administrative and Engineering SOPs
- Small and large-scale decontamination for your BSL-3 or related equipment
Technical Safety Services is ready to help you meet all your BSL-3 requirements with our quality BSL-3 consulting, certification, and performance verification services. Please contact TSS at 800-877-7742 or online to discuss your specific needs.
With every service call, TSS offers you
- responsive service to minimize downtime
- customized documentation services
- subject matter experts to assess and address facility performance issues
- online access to your equipment inventory and certification
- the assurance of an ISO 9001-certified quality system
TSS gives you ultimate control of your controlled environments. Our comprehensive offering of services includes everything you need to operate safely and effectively, while remaining compliant. From testing and certification, to cGMP validation and documentation services, to commissioning and decommissioning, TSS is your go-to provider of laboratory testing, certification and environmental services.
