Use this checklist to ensure the proper procedures have been followed before importing, transferring or moving biological commodities from you previous laboratory to the University of Hawaii. Biological commodities include: recombinant DNA, plants, animals, micro-organisms, biological toxins, human materials, cell cultures, etc.

[  ]	Federal permits to transport or import plant pests or etiological agents, i.e., USDA or CDC.
[  ]	Import and Use Permits from the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture (HDOA).
[  ]	Federal or State permits for scientific use and collection, i.e., Fish and Wildlife, CITES, State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources.
[  ]	Recombinant DNA, Genetically Modified Organisms, or recombinant field trials, i.e. USDA and HDOA.
[  ]	Animals or Human Subjects uses must have authorization from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for animals and the Committee on Human Subjects (CHS) for humans.

MEDICAL SURVELILLANCE

[  ]	Has a biological commodity inventory been done and a copy sent to UH Biosafety Program.
[  ]	If the use of human blood, blood products, cell lines, have all personnel involved in the project either received the Hepatitis B vaccination or been offered the vaccinations and completed a Hepatitis B immunization consent or declination form.
[  ]	If human pathogens for which vaccines are available will be used, have all personnel involved in the project either received the appropriate vaccination(s), or been offered the vaccination(s) and completed a declination of Immunization form.

TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION

[  ]	Have all personnel involved in the project reviewed the laboratory's Safety manual.
[  ]	If human blood or blood products will be used, have all personnel involved in the project had HiOSH Biological Agents and Bloodborne Pathogen Training within the last year.
[  ]	Have all personnel involved in the project been trained in Biosafety practices specific to the project.
[  ]	Have all personnel involved in the project who will be shipping or receiving biological commodities been certified and trained by taking a Shipping and Receiving of Biological Commodities class.
[  ]	Has the laboratory's biological safety cabinet, laminar flow clean bench,and autoclave been certified within the last year?
[  ]	Are methods in place for proper disposal of biohazardous materials and are all personnel trained in proper biological waste's management practices, include sharp's disposal.
[  ]	Have all personnel involved in the project been trained in biological spill clean-up and emergency procedures relevant to the project; including disinfecting, labeling, abatement, and reading and understanding of MSDS's.