The Biological
Safety program is concerned with protecting laboratory personnel
and the environment from biohazardous and carcinogenic substances.
Some of the services include: providing information to researchers
on recommended procedures for handling pathogenic microorganisms
and chemical carcinogens, periodic lab inspections, monitoring
of biological safety cabinets, and insuring proper use of autoclaves
and chemical disinfectants.
A registry
of research with agents classified as Biosafety Level 2 &
3 and Human Bloodborne Pathogens is maintained. Laboratory animal
facilities and animal care practices are also monitored.
QUICK
LINKS
Human Blood, Body Fluids or Tissues
Research
Registration Form
Human
Body Fluids Precautions Policy
Fact Sheet
Biosafety
in Microbiological and Biochemical Laboratories
OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogens Fact Sheets [pdf documents]
Pathogenic
Microorganisms or Toxins
Research
Registration Form
Select Agent List
CDC
Select Agent Program FAQ Web Site
Biosafety
in Microbiological and Biochemical Laboratories
Handling and
Disposal
Biohazardous
Waste Management
Storage and Treatment
Sharps
Autoclaves
Biosafety Cabinets
Training
Bloodborne
Pathogen Training
Biological Safety Training
Videos
What about
Biohazardous Waste?
FACT SHEETS:
REGISTRATION
FORMS:
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- LINKS:
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biochemical Laboratories, HHS
Publication No. CDC 84-8395, http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/bmbl4/bmbl4toc.htm
- Select Agent List, appendixa.html,
42 CFR Part 72.6, Appendix A
- CDC Office of Health and Safety Information System, Select Agent
Transfer, {http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/lrsat.htm}
- Biosafety Documents from CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm
- Vice Chancellor For Research - Animal Care Office, http://www.umass.edu/research/aco
- Vice Chancellor For Research - Office of Recombinant DNA, http://www.umass.edu/research/comply.html
- Vice Chancellor For Research – Human Subjects, http://www.umass.edu/research/comply.html
- Mass DPH – Fact Sheets, http://www.state.ma.us/dph/pubstats.htm
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