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, including genetically modified materials (GMM) and animals. The University is committed to meeting its obligations by ensuring that it has adequate arrangements, facilities and trained personnel, for the safe management of genetically modified organisms.
This Standard applies to all University of Strathclyde staff, students, visitors and contractors who are involved in the use of or safe management of genetically modified (GM) organisms.
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standard
OHS Standard - Genetic Modification
Forms
- Form - GM Animal Risk Assessment (RA)
- Form - GMM Risk Assessment Part 1
- Form - GMM Risk Assessment Part 2
- Form - Nagoya Protocol Due Diligence Check
Guidance notes
- Guidance Note - GM Waste Inactivation
- Guidance Note - RA for Genetically Modified Animals
- Guidance Note - RA for Genetically Modified Microorganisms
- Guidance Note - Transport of GMMs and GM Animals