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Biological Safety Staff
Biological Safety Staff
 
 
 

 

 

Biological Safety

The Biological Safety Program is responsible for providing support to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston students and personnel concerning the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, biological, and physical hazards.

The Biological Safety Program is located at the Dental Branch in room: DBB B51. They may be reached by phone at: (713) 500-4193 or fax at: (713) 500-4070

**Avian Inluenza Preparedness Brief**

Biological Safety Plans and Manuals


UTHSC-H Biological Safety Manual (pdf)
UTHSC-H Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
***STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN EVENT OF A NEEDLESTICK / BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE *** (pdf)
UTHSC-H Tuberculosis Plan

Biological Safety Cabinets Guidance *certify annually
Indoor Air Quality - mold
Guidance Document for Adenovirus
Infectious Substances Shipping Information

Select Agents and Toxins Reference Pages
CDC Select Agents Program Page (CDC site)
- Select Agent list (pdf)
- Regulations: Final Rule (pdf) and Information for transferring or receiving (CDC site)
CDC Bioterrorism Web Page

Biological Safety Training

Basic Laboratory and Clinical Safety Training* required by UT System
Bloodborne Pathogens Training - *required annually-call 500-4193
Infectious Substance Shipping Training

 

Institutional Biosafety Committee

Institutional Biosafety Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month.  Meetings are open to the public, but location and times may vary.  Please contact Environmental Health & Safety (713-500-8100) for further information.

Committee Membership
Committee Guidelines
Institutional Biosafety Committee Protocol Application Form

Principal Investigator Responsibilities for the Use of rDNA

 

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Useful Biological Safety Links

Biosafety in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines

OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Tuberculosis
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030 (BBP)


American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health Canada's Biological MSDS
World Health Organization

Stem Cell Research

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

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