GENERAL BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
- Registry of all biological research (etiological agents
with Biosafety Level 2 or greater organisms).
- Inspection and rating of all biological laboratory
according to CDC-NIH guidelines.
- Review and evaluate biological research activities and
grant proposal for safe use and disposal of biological
agents and materials.
- Establish standard operating and emergency procedures.
RECOMBINANT-DNA TECHNOLOGY
- Maintain a registry of all recombinant DNA research.
- Inspect all laboratory, growth chamber, greenhouse, and
field site according to USDA, NIH, EPA, and FDA guidelines.
- Review and evaluate R-DNA research activities and
grant proposal for safe use and disposal of
recombinant agents and materials.
- Establish adequate standard operating and
emergency procedures.
- Member of the UH Institutional Biosafety Committee and
State Genetically Modified Organisms Committee.
BIOLOGICAL CONTAINMENT EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
- Test and certify biological safety cabinets according to NSF and Federal Standards.
- Keep track by monitoring sterilizers and autoclaves.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
- Sample for airborne microbes, (fungus and bacteria).
- Inspection of ventilation system
- Assessment of adequacy of ventilation system.
- Survey building occupants to determine extent of possible
IA problems
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY TRAINING
- Bloodborne Pathogen and Biological Agent Standard.
- HIV/HBV Awareness
- Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis.
- Infectious/Biohazardous Waste Management
- Basic Microbiological Safety Practices and Techniques.
- U.S. Dept. of Transportation Regulations - Shipping and Receiving
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