Class 2 safety cabinets provide mid-range protection. Like class 1 cabinets, the device can safely handle microorganisms at biosafety levels 1-3. Level 2 cabinets are commonly used widely in hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research. and pharmaceuticals... This equipment is gradually replacing many existing level 1 cabinets as they provide better efficiency. Specifically, level 2 cabinets can protect the user, the test material and the environment because all the air passes through the HEPA filter.