Biosafety at a Glance
A snapshot of minimum requirements to work with rDNA/Infectious Agents, and associated lab requirements
Approvals (Chapter 4)
Panel | Oversight | Website |
APB | rDNA/ Infectious Agents BSL2, 3 (in vitro, in vivo) | https://eprotocol.stanford.edu/mydashboard/apb |
APLAC | Use of animals | https://eprotocol.stanford.edu/mydashboard/aplac |
IRB | Clinical trials, use of certain human specimens | https://eprotocol.stanford.edu/mydashboard/irb |
SCRO | Use of human stem cells | https://eprotocols.stanford.edu/scro |
Trainings (Chapter 6)
How | Content | How |
EHS-1500 | Biosafety | STARS |
EHS-1600/01 | Bloodborne Pathogens/Annual Recertification | STARS |
Written doc. | Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan | As Part II of BBP, keep completed doc in lab |
Written doc. | Aerosol Transmissible Disease Plan | Keep completed doc in lab |
Written doc. | Agent-Specific Education | Part of APB process |
Occupational Health (Chapter 7)
What | Contact Information | How |
Surveillance Program | Occupational Health (650) 725-5308 | Works with/exposure to hazards |
Lab Animal Occupational Health Program | Occupational Health (650) 725-5308 | Works with/exposed to animals |
Safety (Chapter 9)
Tools | When | How |
Biosafety Cabinets | Annual certification, pre/post/service or repair/moving | https://ehs.stanford.edu/topic/biosafety-biosecurity/equipment |
Personal Protective Equipment | Per risk assessment | https://ehs.stanford.edu/forms-tools/general-work-area-ppe-assessment-tool |
Please contact Biosafety with questions or to request a consultation:
Email: biosafety-owner@lists.stanford.edu
Telephone: (650) 725-1473