Biosafety

Biological Safety, or Biosafety, promotes safe microbiological practices, procedures, and proper use of containment equipment and facilities. At William & Mary, the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews all research proposals involving infectious agents, recombinant DNA, pathogens, human tissue, fluids, cells, and field work on animals to ensure all research is conducted safely and appropriately. Moreover, these proposals are expected to comply with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules, the CDC Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, and OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards.

Resources

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
• Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan (doc)
• Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook (pdf)
• Regulated Medical Waste Management (doc)
• Biology and Chemistry Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Matrix (doc)
• Guidelines for the Shipment of Excepted Quantities of Flammable Liquids According to IATA/ICAO Regulation (pdf)
• Laminar Flow Hoods