Biological Safety

	Biological Safety

	Biological Safety is the area of Environmental Safety that is concerned with preventing occupationally acquired infections. Information on this web site is broken down into nine topics: Autoclaves, Recombinant DNA, Infectious Agents, Biological Safety Cabinets, Bloodborne Pathogens, Shipping Infectious Substances, Select Agents, Permits and Biological Safety, each with its own web page. For an overview of your responsibilities as a member of the University community, please read the UM Policy on Biosafety. The following fact sheets are available on this page: Use & Disposal of Sharps Autoclave Safety Autoclaving Procedures Autoclave/ Steam Generator Installation Requirements Information About Biological Safety Cabinets Laboratory Relocation Guidelines Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins Poster on Disposal of Autoclaved Biological Waste	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.

	Manuals, Guidelines, Policies (Additional documents are located under the other Biosafety topics.)
	University of Maryland Biosafety Manual UM Policy on Biosafety Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th edition, 2007 Primary Containment for Biohazards: Selection, Installation and Use of Biological Safety Cabinets CDC Select Agent Program USDA Select Agent Program Procedures for Vacating a Laboratory Emergency Response Guide - Includes information on how to deal with emergencies and spills.

	Looking for Forms?
	UM Biosafety Registration Forms Biological, Pathological, or Medical Waste (BPMW) Removal Request Online Permit applications from other agencies USDA/APHIS Permit to Import or Transport Livestock Pathogens CDC Permit to Import or Transport Etiologic Agents USDA/APHIS Permit to Field Test, Import, or Transport Genetically Modified Organisms


	Training
	Biosafety Level 2 Training Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne Pathogens Refresher Training Hazardous Material Transportation (DOT) NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules Working Safely With Laboratory Animals Training

	Related Sites
	American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) University of Maryland, Baltimore Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Biosafety Documents Autoclave and steam generator safety inspection

	Related Topics
	Autoclaves Biological Safety Cabinets Bloodborne Pathogens Infectious Agents	Permits Recombinant DNA Select Agents and Toxins Shipping Infectious Substances