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October 2022 IBC Meeting Minutes

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National Biosafety Month 2022: Substitute with safer alternatives

September 21, 2022

During National Biosafety Month in October, EH&S is encouraging labs working with biohazards to identify hazards that could be substituted with a safer alternative to reduce the potential for harm while performing the same function.

Examples of safer alternatives include: 

Hierarchy of controls

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Lab coat laundry requirements for labs that work with biohazards

September 14, 2022
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July 2022 IBC Meeting Minutes

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June 2022 IBC Meeting Minutes

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Change your mask before leaving the lab

July 14, 2022

Updated July 18. 2022

Keep in mind the facemask required for working in a lab is different than the facemask you may wear outside the lab.

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April 2022 IBC Meeting Minutes

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