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BIOSAFETY SERVICES
THE Biosafety program is designed to minimize the health risk to employees, students, and the public from potential exposure to biohazardous materials that are used in research laboratories. Biohazardous materials include:
- All infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions, rickettsias, viruses, etc.) that can cause disease in humans or cause significant environmental or agricultural impact.
- Recombinant DNA derived from organisms that are Risk Group 2 and above.
- Work with human or primate tissues, fluids, cells or cell cultures.
CALTECH RESOURCES
- Biohazardous Agent Classification [pdf]
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal Request Form
- Biosafety Manual and Lab Guidelines [pdf]
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [pdf]
- Bloodborne Pathogen Lab Specific Exposure Control Plan [doc]
- Cytotoxic Drugs Guidelines [pdf]
- Guidelines for the Disposal of Biohazardous Waste [pdf]
- Institute Biological Safety Committee
- Laboratory Animal Occupational Health Program
- Needles Dos and Don'ts [pdf]
- Sharps Management Update [pdf]
- West Nile Virus FAQ [pdf]
BIOSAFETY SERVICES PROGRAM CONTACT
Mimi Ton, 626.395.2430
Links
- Bloodborne Pathogen Regulation
- CDC/NIH: Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (List of registered disinfectants)
- Material Safety Data Sheets for Infectious Agents
- Medical Waste Management Act
- NIH Guidelines on Recombinant DNA Molecules
- Sharps with Safety Mechanisms List
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