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 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
Biological Containment Facilities
Classification of infectious substances for transport flow chart
General control measures for labs and animal rooms
Microbiological Safety Cabinets User Checks
New and expectant workers working with biological material
Pre work process for biological work