{"id":21,"date":"2013-09-13T17:40:23","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T17:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:33:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:33:16","slug":"biosafety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/biosafety\/","title":{"rendered":"Biosafety"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/research\/images\/pet-health-center-photos-2015-648228-292-2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Vials of fluid in storage\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div 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target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Institutional Review Board<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/financial-conflicts-of-interest\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Conflicts of Interest in Research<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/stem-cell-research\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Stem Cell Research<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/research-integrity\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Research Integrity<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/citi-training\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2><strong>Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The Institutional Biosafety Committee provides oversight to ensure that all research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, infectious agents, and other biohazardous materials is conducted safely and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. As mandated by the NIH Guidelines, the IBC reviews and approves applicable research protocols, assesses potential risks, and ensures that appropriate containment practices and facilities are in place.<\/p>\n<p>Through its review, guidance, and ongoing monitoring, the IBC promotes a safe research environment, supports responsible scientific innovation, and helps safeguard the health of researchers, the campus community, and the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n  <section vue-app class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n    <div class=\"absolute top-1\/2 left-0 w-full h-1\/2 bg-gray\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"container relative px-24\">\n              <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans mb-32\">General Safety Information <\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n    <card-slider class=\"pb-40\" card-width=>\n              <li class=\"card-slider__slide block flex-shrink-0\">\n          <card-slider-slide class=\"px-20\">\n            \n<section vue-app>\n<a class=\"card flex w-full h-full pb-8 flex-col items-stretch bg-white rounded-b-5 md:rounded-b-8 text-left\" href=\"https:\/\/westernu.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PolicySite\/Approved%20Documents\/General%20Laboratory%20Safety%20Guide%20-%20WesternU.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span class=\"relative flex justify-center items-center w-full h-208 md:h-288 xl:h-320 flex-shrink-0 bg-black overflow-hidden\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image adhere object-cover pointer-events-none\" src=\"\/media\/research\/images\/072121-research-details-18.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Photo of Room 4008 labeled, &quot;Research Laboratory&quot;\" style=\"object-position:General Laboratory Safety Manual;\">\n          <\/span>\n  <span class=\"flex w-full items-center flex-grow p-20\">\n    <span class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-18 leading-130 flex-grow\">General Laboratory Safety Manual<\/span>\n    <svg class=\"block w-20 ml-24 flx-shrink-0 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/section>          <\/card-slider-slide>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-slider__slide block flex-shrink-0\">\n          <card-slider-slide class=\"px-20\">\n            \n<section vue-app>\n<a class=\"card flex w-full h-full pb-8 flex-col items-stretch bg-white rounded-b-5 md:rounded-b-8 text-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/safety\/services\/chemical-safety\/\">\n  <span class=\"relative flex justify-center items-center w-full h-208 md:h-288 xl:h-320 flex-shrink-0 bg-black overflow-hidden\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image adhere object-cover pointer-events-none\" src=\"\/media\/research\/rad-safety.png\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Two scientists in protective suits work in a laboratory. One holds a petri dish, while the other analyzes data on a monitor. A biohazard sign is visible in the foreground.\" style=\"object-position:SciShield;\">\n          <\/span>\n  <span class=\"flex w-full items-center flex-grow p-20\">\n    <span class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-18 leading-130 flex-grow\">SciSchield<\/span>\n    <svg class=\"block w-20 ml-24 flx-shrink-0 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/section>          <\/card-slider-slide>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-slider__slide block flex-shrink-0\">\n          <card-slider-slide class=\"px-20\">\n            \n<section vue-app>\n<a class=\"card flex w-full h-full pb-8 flex-col items-stretch bg-white rounded-b-5 md:rounded-b-8 text-left\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/labs\/pdf\/SF__19_308133-A_BMBL6_00-BOOK-WEB-final-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span class=\"relative flex justify-center items-center w-full h-208 md:h-288 xl:h-320 flex-shrink-0 bg-black overflow-hidden\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image adhere object-cover pointer-events-none\" src=\"\/media\/research\/bmbl.png\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Cover of &quot;Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 6th Edition&quot; featuring a large yellow biohazard symbol on a black background.\" style=\"object-position:Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL Guide 6th Edition);\">\n          <\/span>\n  <span class=\"flex w-full items-center flex-grow p-20\">\n    <span class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-18 leading-130 flex-grow\">BMBL 6th Edition<\/span>\n    <svg class=\"block w-20 ml-24 flx-shrink-0 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/section>          <\/card-slider-slide>\n        <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-slider__slide block flex-shrink-0\">\n          <card-slider-slide class=\"px-20\">\n            \n<section vue-app>\n<a class=\"card flex w-full h-full pb-8 flex-col items-stretch bg-white rounded-b-5 md:rounded-b-8 text-left\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/dual-use-research-of-concern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n  <span class=\"relative flex justify-center items-center w-full h-208 md:h-288 xl:h-320 flex-shrink-0 bg-black overflow-hidden\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image adhere object-cover pointer-events-none\" src=\"\/media\/research\/072121-student-in-research-lab-10-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Two researchers in lab coats and face masks work in a laboratory filled with equipment and supplies.\" style=\"object-position:Dual Use Research of Concern;\">\n          <\/span>\n  <span class=\"flex w-full items-center flex-grow p-20\">\n    <span class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-18 leading-130 flex-grow\">Dual Use Research of Concern<\/span>\n    <svg class=\"block w-20 ml-24 flx-shrink-0 text-yellow\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/section>          <\/card-slider-slide>\n        <\/li>\n          <\/card-slider>\n  <\/section>\n\n                          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <header class=\"mb-32 mx-24 md:mx-0\">\n      <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans mb-12 text-red\"> IBC Resources<\/h2>\n          <\/header>\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Policies\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n   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approval)<\/li>\n<li>Biological Toxins (<a title=\"External website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selectagents.gov\/sat\/permissible.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selectagents.gov%2FPermissibleToxinAmounts.html\">Select Agent<\/a>\u00a0toxins below the permissible toxin amount)<\/li>\n<li>Human and Non-human Primate (NHP): blood, body fluids, tissues and primary or established cell lines<\/li>\n<li>Pathogens\/Microorganisms:\u00a0<a title=\"External website\" href=\"https:\/\/my.absa.org\/Riskgroups\">Risk Group\u00a01<\/a>\u00a0or higher<\/li>\n<li>Recombinant or Synthetic DNA work as defined by the\u00a0<a title=\"External website\" href=\"https:\/\/osp.od.nih.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/NIH_Guidelines.pdf\">NIH Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importantly, the IBC\u2019s objective is to ensure that such activities meet standards of good biological safety practices, emphasizing protection of personnel, the public, and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>All communication should be directed to the IBC office at: <a href=\"mailto:ibc@westernu.edu\">ibc@westernu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              IBC CITI training \n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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<template #accordion-content>\n            <p>WesternU IBC utilizes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/citi-training\/\">CITI <\/a>for all compliance related training.\u00a0 \u00a0Please follow the instructions for registration and completion of IBC required courses though <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/research\/committees\/citi-training\/\">CITI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Forms \n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path 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For questions about IBC forms or IRBNet please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:IBC@westernu.edu\">IBC@westernu.edu<\/a>\u00a0909-469-5606.<\/p>\n<p>From your IRBnet page: select Forms\/Templates tab, then Select the Library \u201cWestern University of Health Sciences IBC Documents for Researchers\u201d from the drop down. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5989\" src=\"\/media\/research\/ibc.png\" alt=\"IRBNet webpage showing a document library for researchers with forms like IBC Amendment Request and IBC Protocol Application listed, along with their last updated dates.\" width=\"624\" height=\"258\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Forms Available:<\/p>\n<p>IBC Application<\/p>\n<p>IBC Amendment Request Form<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Submission Process\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p>Click on the link next to each step for a PDF with detailed instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions regarding registration or submission of a project to IRB, IACUC or IBC please contact <a href=\"mailto:researchregulatoryaffairsoffice@westernu.edu\">Office of Research Regulatory Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1) IRBNet Access<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irbnet.org\/\">www.irbnet.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Step 2) Self Register<\/strong>:<a href=\"\/media\/research\/pdfs\/irbnet-training-energizer-new-user-registration-36.pdf\">IRBNet Training Energizer &#8211; New User Registration (36)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>Create and Activate your account in IRBNet<\/li>\n<li>Manage affiliations from User Profile<\/li>\n<li>Add and submit necessary Training &amp; Credential Records<\/li>\n<li>Maintain T&amp;C records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3) Create and Submit Project<\/strong>:<a href=\"\/media\/research\/pdfs\/irbnet-training-energizer-researcher-1-32.pdf\">IRBNet Training Energizer &#8211; Researcher 1 (32)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>**Be sure to select the correct board for review. Western University of Health Sciences IACUC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>Access Forms from Forms and Templates Library<\/li>\n<li>Create New Electronic Project<\/li>\n<li>Design and Assemble Project Submission<\/li>\n<li>Share\u00a0 submission with Research Team<\/li>\n<li>Send project email to Research team<\/li>\n<li>Sign project package<\/li>\n<li>Submit project package for review<\/li>\n<li>Manage Projects from you My Projects Page<\/li>\n<li>Revise Incomplete Submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4) Post- Submission; Revisions, Annual Renewals:<a href=\"\/media\/research\/pdfs\/irbnet-training-energizer-researcher-2-21.pdf\">IRBNet Training Energizer &#8211; Researcher 2 (21)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li>Review Project Messages and Alerts<\/li>\n<li>Create a New Package for your Project ( Revisions,\u00a0 Annual Renewals, Amendments)<\/li>\n<li>Add and Revise Documents<\/li>\n<li>Complete and Submit Subsequent Package<\/li>\n<li>Perform My 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#accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>National Institutes of Health (NIH)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osp.od.nih.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Requirements_for_IBCs.ppt?highlight=%22ibc%22&amp;_rt=NHwxfGliY3wxNjg1NTUxNzA0&amp;_rt_nonce=f709aec3fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIH Requirements for IBC\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osp.od.nih.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/NIH_Guidelines.pdf\">The NIH Process for Human Gene Transfer Trials- Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"bmbl\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/mediafiles\/research\/bmbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Federal Select Agent Regulations:<\/p>\n<p>Possession, Use and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-9\/chapter-I\/subchapter-E\/part-121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Animals and Animal Products (9 CFR 121)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-7\/part-331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agriculture (7 CFR 331)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-42\/part-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Health (42 CFR 73)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Health and Human Services Regulations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/cfr\/title42\/42-1.0.1.6.58.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents (42 CFR 72)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/phpr\/ipp\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Etiologic Agent Import Permit Program (42 CFR 71)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Department of Labor Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration (OSHA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/pls\/oshaweb\/owadisp.show_document?p_id=10051&amp;p_table=STANDARDS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/SLTC\/bloodbornepathogens\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bloodborne Pathogens and Needle Stick Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA-APHIS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/aphis\/ourfocus\/biotechnology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/biotechnology-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Permits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/biotechnology-permits\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/brs-compliance-inspection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Report an Unauthorized or Accidental Release<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/plant-pests-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plant Pest and Disease Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/contact\/emergency-regulatory-compliance\">Agricultural Select Agent Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/cfr\/text\/7\/part-340\">Title 7 CFR 340: Introduction of Organisms and Products Altered or Produced through Genetic Engineering which are Plant Pests or which there is Reason to Believe are Plant Pests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atcc.org\/support\/product-technical-support\/faqs\/biosafety-level-for-atcc-cultures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assignment of Biosafety Levels for Cell Lines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atcc.org\/support\/faqs\/81058\/Biohazards%20associated%20with%20human%20tumor%20cells-173.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biohazards Associated with Human Tumor Cell Lines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/whatwedo\/cargo\/dgr\/Documents\/infectious-substance-classification-DGR56-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>International Air Transport Association (IATA) Guidance on Infectious Substances<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.absa.org\/Riskgroups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) Risk Group Classification<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/absa.org\/links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>California Department of Industrial Relations<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/title8\/5154_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventilation Requirements for Laboratory-Type Hood Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/title8\/5154_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventilation Requirements for Biological Safety Cabinets<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/title8\/5154_2a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appendix A \u2013 High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter Aerosol Test Protocol (Non-Mandatory)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/title8\/5154_2b.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appendix B \u2013 Start Up and Shut down Procedure (Non-Mandatory)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><a title=\"Bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan\" href=\"\/mediafiles\/research\/biosafety\/blood_path_control_plan.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mediafiles\/research\/bloodborne_pathogens_exposure_report_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Report Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Hepatitis B Declination Form\" href=\"\/mediafiles\/research\/hepb_decline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hepatitis B Vaccination Declination Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mediafiles\/research\/iacuc\/atd_program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osp.od.nih.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/NIH_Guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reporting Template for Incidents Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid 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