 Biological Safety Manual Follow this link to access our recently updated Biological Safety Manual online.
Biological Spill Procedures Click here to find out information regarding spills of biological materials, personal exposures, power failures, and threat of bioterrorism.
Bioterrorism Select Agents Rule and Related Legislation Since 1996, the United States government has required that institutions engaged in the transfer (shipping or receiving) of Select Agents register with the CDC. In the wake of September 11, requirements have been added for posession, laboratory security, inventorying, and access restriction.
Biosafety Cabinets This is a good general information paper on biosafety cabinets. This requires Acrobat Reader.
Policy Statement Columbia University Health Sciences Division Policy Statement on Annual Certification of Biological Safety Cabinets
BSC Certification Vendors Need to certify your biosafety cabinet but don't know who to call? Click here and find out who can help you out.
BSC Use Recommendations for the use of biosafety cabinets.
Biological Safety Program Overview Brochure
Decontamination and Disinfection A good essay on decontamination and disinfection procedures.
Exposure Control Plan-Bloodborne Pathogens The University is required to provide an Exposure Control Plan describing how personnel working with human blood or other materials capable of transmitting HIV, HBV, and HCV and other 'bloodborne' diseases will be protected. This plan is designed for research laboratories on the Health Sciences Campuses; it must be customized for each laboratoy's particular needs and exposure situation.
Form for Use of Hazardous Agents  60KB
Form (Appendix A-H) to be used for recombinant DNA use, for IACUC protocols and other application documents, and to assist in the evaluation of the use of hazardous agents in research activities.
Laboratory Security The CDC/USDA requires that laboratories using or shipping certain toxins and high-hazard microorganisms obtain prior CDC approval for these activities. If you have any questions about compliance or applicability contact EH&S; a program is already in place to facilitate the approval process.
Recombinant DNA information
Regulated Medical Waste Click here for information on how to segregate and dipose of regulated medical waste and sharps.
Transport of Biological Materials Packaging, shipping, and training for infectious and potentially infectious materials, including clinical, diagnostic and research materials.
Training Schedule
Schedule of trainings and orientations provided by EH&S
Biosafety Links
 Send Mail to Director of Biological Safety.
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