Research Project Hazard Assessment

When to Submit a Form Instructions and Form Additional Information

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

• Research Project Hazard Assessment Instructions
• Research Project Hazard Assessment 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).

You can also download:

• Appendix A - Hazardous Material Information for Animal Handlers (MS Word)