The University of Strathclyde has moral and legal obligations to protect its staff, students, visitors and contractors from the potentially harmful effects arising from its use of biological materials.  The University is committed to meeting its obligations by ensuring that it has adequate arrangements, facilities and trained personnel, for the safe management of hazardous bioloigcal materials.

This Standard applies to all University of Strathclyde staff, students, visitors and contractors who are involved in the use of or safe management of biological materials.  

Standard

OHS Standard - Biological Safety

Forms

Class II MSCs Monthly Airflow Check Form

Training and competency record

Schedule 5 pathogens and toxins notification form

Guidance Notes

Dealing with spillages of biological agents

Safe use of autoclaves

Safe use of microbiological safety cabinets

Selection and use of disinfectants

Transport of infectious substances

Working with Schedule 5 pathogens and toxins

Working with human blood, blood products and bodily fluids

Information Sheets

Biohazard Signage

Biological Containment Facilities

Classification of infectious substances for transport flow chart

General control measures for labs and animal rooms

Infection from animal sources

Microbiological Safety Cabinets User Checks

New and expectant workers working with biological material

Pre work process for biological work

Safe use of sharps

Working with cell cultures