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Biological Safety

Bio Hazard Safety Manual

Biosafety Forms

Guide to Shipping
  Biological  Materials

 

Links to Biological Information

Other Biosafety Resources

Biohazards are biological agents or substances present in or arising from the work environment. They present or may present a hazard to the health or well-being of the worker or the community. Biological agents and substances include infectious and parasitic agents, noninfectious microorganisms, such as some fungi, yeast, algae, plants and plant products, and animals and animal products that cause occupational disease.

Biosafety Forms –The respective form must be completed and submitted prior to beginning research with any biological material, human blood or body fluids.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Template plan for those using human blood or body fluids. Fill in the blanks to complete the plan for your specific project.

Select Agent Forms/applications for the use of select agents listed by CDC/USDA

  -Registration of Research with Microorganisms, Oncogens and Toxins

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MS Word Format

-Reporting Recombinant DNA Research

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MS Word Format

Shipping Biological Materials Certification
This certification is required for shippers of biological material(s) from NC State University in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the International Air Transporters Association.

Guidance Document For Shipping Biological Material
This manual is to aid in the shipment of biological materials from NC State University. This manual does not include agricultural and foreign customs restrictions.

Working at Animal Biosafety Levels 1, 2 and 3
The following videos describe the procedures animal handlers should follow when working at animal biosafety level 1, 2 or 3. Each video provides guidance on a wide range of topics including donning and doffing personal protective equipment, decontamination of work areas, handing of animals, working with sharps, and transporting animals.


 

Links to Biological Information

NC STATE

Other Organizations

Biosafety Fact Sheets

Other Biosafety Resources