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      • Sharps and Laboratory Glass
      • Viral Vectors for Gene Transfer
    • Chemical
      • Chemical Exchange
      • Chemical Hazard Communication (HazCom)
      • Chemical SOPs
      • Chemical Spills in Laboratories
      • Chemical Treatment and Recycling
      • Chemical Waste Disposal
      • Fume Hoods: Use, Inspection and Maintenance
      • MyChem
      • Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
      • Shipping Hazardous Materials
      • Specific Chemical Hazards
    • Environmental
      • Air Operating Permit
      • Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping
      • Disaster Response (PEAT)
      • Indoor Air Quality
      • Pest Control and Wildlife Resources
      • Soil & Groundwater Contamination
      • Stormwater
      • Underground Storage Tanks
      • Wastewater
      • Water Testing
    • Fire & Life
      • Automated External Defibrillators
      • Basic Electrical Safety
      • Building Emergency Procedures and Resources
      • Building Evacuations and Fire Drills
      • Campus Events
      • Capital Safety Projects
      • Facilities Projects Support
      • Fire Code Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance
      • Fire Safety and Prevention
      • Fire Safety Right-to-Know
      • Hot Work
    • Radiation
      • Control of Radioactive Materials
      • Dosimetry
      • Laser Safety
      • Medical Use of Radioactive Materials
      • MRI Medical Screening
      • Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
      • Personnel Monitoring
      • Radiation Detection Instrument Calibration
      • Radiation Producing Devices
      • Radiation Safety Committee
      • Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)
      • Radioactive Material Shipment Request
      • Radioactive Waste Management
      • Radiological Contamination Surveys
      • Use of Radiation in Human Subjects Research
    • Research & Lab
      • Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS)
      • Boating Safety
      • Caution Sign for Hazards
      • Compressed Gas / Cryogenic Fluids
      • Diving Safety Program
      • Emergency Washing Equipment
      • Laboratory Safety
      • Lab Safety Surveys and Inspections
      • Pressure Vessels
      • Research Occupational Health
      • Safety Manuals
      • Sharps Safety
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      • Confined Space Entry Program
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      • Hazardous Energy Control - Lockout/Tagout
      • Health and Safety Committees
      • Health Sciences Immunization Program (HSIP)
      • Hearing Loss Prevention Program
      • Job Hazard Analysis
      • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • Respiratory Protection
      • Shop and Maker Space Safety

Biohazardous Waste

EH&S provides information and resources to identify, package and properly decontaminate biohazardous waste.

Biological Research Approval

Biological Use Authorization is the process for reviewing and approving research involving biohazards including recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA.

Biological Research Safety

The Biological Safety program ensures that work with biohazards is performed safely from start to finish.

Biological Safety Cabinets

Biological safety cabinets are used to protect personnel, products and the environment from exposure to biohazards and cross contamination.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program

The Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program aims to protect employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Clinical Trials

Learn about review and reporting requirements for the use of recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA in human research participants.

COVID-19 Research Biosafety Guidance

Plan for biological research involving the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The Institutional Biosafety Committee reviews, approves and oversees research involving the use of recombinant or synthetic DNA/RNA and other biohazards.

Select Agent Program

The Federal Select Agent Program regulates all work with select agents and toxins, including possession, use and transfer.

Sharps and Lab Glass Waste

Follow best practices for safe handling and disposal of sharps and potentially contaminated lab glass and plastic waste.

Viral Vectors for Gene Transfer

Learn about biosafety concerns and other information about viral vectors commonly used in biological research.
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