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
- NEW: My Dashboard to view IRB, SCRO, APLAC and APB protocols from a single screen.
- Administrative Panel on Biosafety (APB)
- Administrative Panel on Laboratory Care (APLAC)
- Administrative Panel on Use of Human Subjects
- SCRO - Stem Cell Research Oversight
- 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 is available on the University Website.
- NEW: Biosafety Cabinets
Work Instructions and Videos
- Work Instructions: Biosafety Cabinet Use and Safety
- Video: Effective Use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets
- Video: The Bad Laboratorian - A short video showing what not to do when working in a biological safety cabinet.
- Video: Smoke and Particle Counter Demonstration
- Work Instructions: Biosafety Cabinet Use and Safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens - Requires Annual Update!
- Bloodborne Pathogens Checklist
- Bloodborne
Pathogens Exposure Control Plan includes using
universal precautions, exposure determination and
insuring that immunizations or declination forms
are in place.
- Definition of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Materials)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Checklist
- 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
- Resources
- CDC Publication on Biosafety Cabinets
- Definition of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Materials)
- Stanford Hospital Housekeeping Services provides red bag pick-ups; direct biohazardous or sharps waste disposal questions to the SHC General Services Response Center, (650) 498-4400.
- 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).
Last update 06/23/11 @ 15:10
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