Biological Safety 

The mission of the Biological Safety Program is to ensure that people working with biological agents on Auburn University’s campus are properly trained, have submitted the necessary research registration forms, have the appropriate safety equipment, and have an on-campus resource for any biosafety concerns.  Please contact Deepika Suresh if you have any questions on different aspects of biological safety.

Contacts

BioSafety Resources (Click to Expand)

Policies, Manuals, and Procedures

• Biohazardous Materials Policy

• Biological Safety Manual

• Medical Waste Management Guide

• Exposure Control Plan

External Regulations and Guidelines

• NIH Guidelines

• Centers for Disease Controls: Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories

• Select Agent and Toxins Final Rule

• Bloodborne Pathogens

Additional Information and Resource Links

• Lab Safety Database (RMS Only)

Hepatitis Information

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

Biological Safety Cabinets

• Biosafety Cabinet- Frequently Asked Questions

• Biosafety Cabinets and Laminar Flow Cabinets

• Working Safely in Your Biological Safety Cabinet

• Biological Safety Cabinet Best Practices

• Cleaning Minor Spills in a Biological Safety Cabinet

Biosafety Training

Biosafety training is required for faculty, staff and students that work with biological agents, including, bacteria, viruses, and rDNA. The training can be completed online or by contacting the Biological Safety Officer to set up a lecture style training session. 

• Biosafety
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Biosafety (Lecture)
• Bloodborne Pathogens (Lecture)
• Insider Threat Awareness
• Select Agent Program Annual Training
• Lab Safety
• Lab Safety (Lecture)