Registration is required by the Biological Hazards Committee for all research with pathogenic microorganisms or toxins. This information is necessary in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for the identification of biohazard laboratories and the management of occupational exposures to biological hazards. Please fill out the attached form and return it to the Biological and Chemical Safety Officer at EHS.

For this registration, a pathogen is defined as any organism known to be or is suspected of causing infection in humans, animals, or plants. The registration of pathogens is to be done prior to the initiation of work. As an integral part of this registration, principal investigators are responsible for:

1. Filing the registration prior to initiating work and notifying EHS when work with the organism or toxin is terminated or when changes in personnel or procedures occur.
2. Determining the biosafety level to be used for work with the organism and establishing laboratory procedures for the safe use of the organism(s) and/or toxin(s). (See Biosafety in Microbiological and Biochemical Laboratories, HHS Publication No. CDC 84-8395. This book can be borrowed from EHS, or may be found on the web at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4toc.hm
3. Assuring that lab personnel receive biosafety training from EHS and any additional training that is necessary to carry out the job functions.
4. Evaluating with occupational health physician and Biosafety Safety Officer for need of immunization and routine medical monitoring of lab employees.
5. Making the appropriate protective supplies and equipment available to lab personnel.
6. Informing personnel of procedures to follow in case of an accidental exposure to human blood or body fluids and the necessity to promptly report suspected exposure to the principal investigator.
7. Reporting accidents or exposures to the Biological and Chemical Safety Officer at EHS (545-2862)