Principal investigators/supervisors are responsible for determining the appropriate biosafety level, establishing safe procedures, and providing the proper protective equipment needed in handling biological agents. They must instruct their personnel as to the possible hazards, the safety precautions, waste handling procedures, the consequences of an accident, and the actions to take in case of an accident. It is also his/her responsibility to ensure that employees and students are held accountable for the agents and equipment that they work with. In case of a job/program transfer or termination, employees or students must properly dispose of or transfer all chemicals and assigned equipment to another responsible party before leaving.
Biological Safety
The Biosafety program aims to promote safety in research studies, prevent disease, ensure safe handling of biological agents and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Biowaste Packing
Prior to scheduling a pick up, make sure all bio-waste is properly packaged to ensure a smooth pick up and disposal process.
Biowaste Pickup & Supplies
Need more supplies to manage bio-waste? Have bio-waste ready to be picked up and disposed? Submit a request today.
Biosafety Program Resources
- American Biological Safety Organization
- Biosafety In Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
- Bloodborne Pathogens & Needle Stick Prevention
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
- OSHA Standard on Bloodborne Pathogens
- Pandemic Flu
- World Health Organization