Research Project Hazard Assessment

When to Submit a Form

The Research Project Hazard Assessment Form should be submitted if any of the following materials are used:

  • biohazards, including:
    • pathogenic agents (bacteria, rickettsia, fungi, viruses, prions, protozoa, and other parasites);
    • plants, animals or wastes which potentially contain hazardous characteristics;
    • human and nonhuman primate tissue, body fluid, and cell culture (primary or continuous);
    • select agents as listed in 42 CFR 73
  • recombinant DNA;
  • hazardous materials in animal studies.

Instructions and Form

Must Submit:

  1. A completed Research Project Hazard Assessment Form
  2. A copy of a current GC-1 abstract or project description to:

    Environmental Health & Safety
    Attn: Institutional Biosafety Officer via:

    • Box 357165,
    • Fax 206.221.3068,
    • OR email: rbso@u.washington.edu
      If submitting via email, please mail or fax signed Page 4 Statement of Responsibility

Additional Information

For additional information contact a Biosafety Officer at the office of Research and Biological Safety (206.221.7770).

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