Biological Safety In The Laboratory

(16 min.) Your University's Laboratory Safety Program is comprised of the Chemical Hygiene Program, Biological Safety Program and Radiation Safety Program, and other specific topics. In this program we will cover the Biological Safety Program and how you can use this information to stay safe and healthy in a learning environment. This Biological Safety program has been developed to provide you with guidance on the safe handling of biological materials, safety practices to minimize the risk of exposure to potentially infectious materials, and procedures for proper use, storage, transfer, and disposal of biological materials. This program is intended for use with your Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Topics covered in this safety video include: CDC and NIH biosafety levels, training, safe handling of biological materials, biohazard warning labels, personal hygiene guidelines, clothing guidelines, handling procedures, syringes, work areas, disinfection and sterilization, liquid disinfectants, biosafety cabinets, procedures for disposal, and regulated medical waste.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.