Additional Info - Biosafety
Additional Information
Biohazard Risk Assessment
Biohazardous Materials Risk Assessment: Information and resources regarding handling and working with biohazardous materials during research.
Biological Spill Response
These guidelines are intended to assist the principal investigator, laboratory supervisor, and other responsible individuals who may be involved in the cleanup of biological spills.
Biological Toxins / DURC
Working with biological toxins and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC), which is life sciences research that can be reasonably anticipated to provide knowledge, information, products, or technologies that could be directly misapplied to pose a significant threat with broad potential consequences to public health and safety, agricultural crops and other plants, animals, the environment, materiel, or national security.
Biosafety Laboratory Space
Laboratory Inspections and Close-out or Relocation of Lab Space: Procedures to clean up/decontamination and disposition of biohazardous materials when a lab is closing or you are relocating to another lab space.
DOD Certificate of Environmental Compliance
Assistance to verify that research conducted is compliant with all applicable national, state and local environmental laws and regulations (U.S. DOD and U.S. EPA).
Exposures and Incidents
Emergency response procedures, reporting procedures, and accident/incident investigations for exposures, incidents and near misses. Safety Hazard / Near Miss Report Form.
Human Gene Transfer Protocols
"HGT" is used to describe research involving the transfer of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules, or DNA or RNA derived from recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules into human subjects. It is also sometimes referred to as “Gene Therapy.”
Protection of Vacuum Systems
Protection of Vacuum System when Filtering Biohazardous Materials: Proper set-up and maintenance of laboratory vacuum lines are important to protect the central vacuum system as well as facility maintenance staff who service this equipment.
Shipping & Permits
If you intend to ship and/or receive biological materials as part of your research endeavor, there are several items for you to be aware of so that you materials are shipped in a safe, secure and timely manner.
Volunteers and Minors
If you are interested in volunteering on research projects or if you are a minor take a look at these policies, forms, applications and guidelines.