Biosafety

The BiosafetyÌýProgramÌýprovides a guideline for working with biological materials to ensure compliance and minimize risk to workers, students, the public, and the environment.

See the Biosafety Program for more information.

Training

Workers, and students handling biosafety Risk Group 2 organisms and materials are required to complete biosafety training.

Additional resources and information

Tools
Annual Training Documentation Form Fillable PDF*
BiologicalÌýMaterialÌýTransferÌýAgreement - External Fillable PDF*
BiologicalÌýMaterialÌýTransferÌýAgreement - Internal Fillable PDF*
Biosafety Permit Application Word File
Sharepoint
Human Blood, Bodily Fluid and Tissues Worksheet Fillable PDF*
Local Risk Assessment Worksheet for Human Pathogens and Toxins Fillable PDF*
Local Risk Assessment Worksheet forÌýAnimal, Aquatic andÌýPlant Materials Fillable PDF*
Pathogen Risk Assessment Worksheet Word File
*Fillable PDFs should be completed using Adobe. Save the file to your computer and then complete the form and signature in Adobe.

Standards and guidelines
Bleach Inactivation of Liquid Biological Wastes
Emergency Response Guide – Exposures & Spills
Entry and Exit SOP for Biosafety Permitted Labs
Guidance on Disinfection
Movement and Transportation of Biological Materials
Proper Pipetting Techniques
Vacuum Aspiration Guidance
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Relevant legislation