A biological safety cabinet (BSC) can contain the most infectious pathogens. However, the BSC design determines its effectiveness. As a BSC user, it is important to understand there can be significant differences in installation engineering and airflow between certain models and to know the limitations of the BSC you are using
Refer to the list of safety professionals according to your location.
Visit the Biological Safety Cabinets page for more information.
Review the Steps to Purchase, Replace, Relocate or Remove a Biosafety Cabinet instructions for the necessary steps researchers at the University must follow to purchase, replace, relocate or remove a biosafety cabinet.
Use this form to record the monthly biological indicator results for autoclave monitoring compliance. Instructions for completing the test are on the backside of the form.
Visit the Autoclave Safety page for more information.
(Updated in September 2024 with current name of organism in spore strips/ampoules.)
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at Harborview Medical Center.
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the Harborview Research & Training Building.
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste on the UW Seattle campus and leased facilities. Please note this flow chart does not apply to the Magnuson Health Sciences Center.
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste at the UW South Lake Union (SLU) location.
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC).
This flow chart shows the waste stream for different types of biohazardous waste within the UW Medicine University of Washington Medical Center.