The template for this manual is not intended to cover every aspect of biosafety; essential basic procedures, precautions and guidelines are discussed. If basic (BSL level) laboratory practices are performed carefully, along with the appropriate experimental design and common sense, workers should have few problems working safely in the (BSL level) environment.
It is essential that laboratory personnel maintain good, sound laboratory work practices and precautions. An awareness and respect for the dangerous nature of certain pathogens should always be maintained. Extensive guidelines to biosafety and agent summary statements can be obtained from HHS publication entitled Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories. A copy is available from the laboratory’s Principal Investigator and additional copies can be obtained from the Department of Occupational Safety Environmental Health (OSEH). The publication is also available on OSEH’s internet web site at http://www.oseh.umich.edu/biosafety.html.
This template should be used by the PI in developing a standard Biosafety Manual appropriate to their laboratory operation. It has been designed for easy download and completing the various sections. Note that in many forms of research the granting agency will inspect your manual and make it a part of the requirements for receiving grant money.
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