Biosafety Information
Medical Waste Disposal
Our office is dedicated to work with research personnel on how to work safely with biohazardous materials following University protocols, provide information on training programs, support programs for proper management and disposal of biohazardous materials and sharps waste.
- General
Information is available on the University Environmental
Health and Safety website.
- Protocols
- Administrative Panel on Biosafety (APB)
- Administrative Panel on Laboratory Care (APLC)
- Administrative Panel on Use of Human Subjects
- Administrative Panel on Radiological Safety
- Training
- Biosafety Training (EHS-1500) is available through STARS.
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training (BBP) includes online Initial and annual-refresher training.
- Shipping
of Biohazardous Goods
- Lab Practices
- Biosafety: Practical website has additional practical information for working with biohazardous materials and annual cabinet certification are included in this section.
- Bloodborne
Pathogens Exposure Control Plan includes using
universal precautions, exposure determination and
insuring that immunizations or declination forms
are in place.
- Engineered
controls such as biosafety
cabinet selection
- Personal
Protective Equipment such as lab coats, gloves,
eye protection are required.
- Managing Medical Waste
- Lab Ergonomic Tips
- Reusable Sharps Program
- Lab Safety Incidents
- Resources
- Contact Stanford Hospital Housekeeping Services (650 723-6896) for red bag pick-ups, biohazardous or sharps waste disposal questions.
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Guidelines Poster
- Biosafety Manual is available through the University's Biosafety Website.
- Additional information on Biosafety is available through the University Biosafety Office (650 725-1473).
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