things to do or know

Ø      Complete and submit a PPE Hazard Assessment for laboratory processes.

Ø      Complete and submit the required PPE Training.

Ø      Provide an inventory of biohazardous materials used in each lab room.

Ø      A Biosafety Application must be submitted and approved by the Institutional Biosafety Committee if working with the following:

§        Materials requiring Biosafety Level 2 procedures.  (Refer to BMBL, 5^th Edition)

§        Non-exempt Recombinant DNA material

Ø      For Human Gene Therapy submit application for BSC approval.

Ø      Ensure Biosafety Cabinets are certified as operational.

Ø      Provide an inventory of chemicals used in each lab room.

Ø      Review list of chemicals requiring Chemical Safety Committee Review. Submit Chemical Safety application.

Ø      Complete Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Fundamentals on-line training modules.

Ø      Ensure chemical fume hood operations are satisfactory.

Ø      Hazardous Waste Manual

Ø      Hazardous Waste Collection and Pick-Up Schedule

Ø      Complete annual Hazardous Waste Refresher Course

Ø      Review Radiation Safety Handbook

Ø      Attend Radiation Safety Class within 90 days

Ø      Submit application to use Radioactive Materials to General or Medical Radiation Safety Committee, as appropriate

Ø      If using radiation producing equipment, contact Radiation Safety Officer David Howell or 716-1202

Ø      Submit concurrent ACUC application if working with chemicals, biohazardous materials, or radioactive materials involving animals.

Ø      ARP provides procurement, husbandry and health care services for those who use animals in research and teaching.

Ø      To complete online training in the use of live animals (WFU IACUC Training Program)

Ø      Research involving human subjects requires IRB approval.