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Biological Safety
The Biological Safety Officer works closely with faculty to assist them in complying with federal regulations and guidelines that apply to research involving microorganisms, human blood, and recombinant DNA molecules.
Biological Safety
Biological Safety is the area of Environmental Safety that is concerned with preventing occupationally acquired infections. For an overview of your responsibilities as a member of the University community, please read the UM Policy on Biosafety.
Information
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th edition, 2007
- NIH/CDC Primary Containment for Biohazards: Selection, Installation and Use of BSCs
- Federal Select Agent Program
- BSL2 Containment Criteria
- Poster on Disposal of Autoclaved Biological Waste
- Needle Recapping