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Serum Banking Policy

Serum Banking Policy
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This document outlines the serum banking policy at UW for research and support staff.  

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
5.11MB (.pdf)
Refer to this Guide to Category A and Category B Assignment when shipping dangerous goods.

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide

General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide
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The General Health and Safety Training Course Selection Guide provides guidance on identifying the health and safety related training classes available to all University of Washington employees…

Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs

Drugs are classified as hazardous if they may cause cancer, developmental or reproductive toxicity or harm to organs at low doses. They include drugs used for cancer chemotherapy (also called…

Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application (new and renewal)

Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application (new and renewal)
387.61KB (.docx)
Complete the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) application for new and renewal projects to obtain approval for research involving biohazards. Submit BUA applications at least four weeks prior to the…

Clinical Trial Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application

Clinical Trial Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application
306.71KB (.docx)
Complete the Clinical Trial Biological Use Authorization (BUA) Application for new and renewal projects to obtain approval for research involving recombinant DNA in human subjects. Submit Clinical…

Working with Amphibians and Reptiles

Working with Amphibians and Reptiles
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Working with Dogs

Working with Dogs
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Working with Ferrets

Working with Ferrets
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Working with Mice and Rats

Working with Mice and Rats
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Working with Non-Human Primates

Working with Non-Human Primates
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Working with Pigs

Working with Pigs
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Working with Rabbits

Working with Rabbits
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Working with Fish

Working with Fish
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Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet

Work Safely with Sharps Focus Sheet
140.40KB (.pdf)
  Safe work practices are essential to prevent injuries when working with sharps items. Use this focus sheet to implement safe work practices in your laboratory.  

Rabies Information Sheet

Rabies Information Sheet
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Training Slides for IBC Members

Training Slides for IBC Members
38.62MB (.pdf)

Biological Toxin Checklist

Biological Toxin Checklist
424.70KB (.pdf)
  Use Biological Toxin Checklist to ensure compliance and safe work practices for research involving biological toxins.  

Biohazard Warning Sign

Biohazard Warning Sign
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The Biohazard Warning Sign must be affixed to entry doors of the following laboratories/rooms: BSL-2/ABSL-2 BSL-2 with BSL-3 practices/ABSL-2 with ABSL-3 practices BSL-3/ABSL-3 BSL-2 with BSL-3…

IBC Project Review Flowchart

IBC Project Review Flowchart
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  The IBC Project Review Flowchart illustrates the Biological Use Authorization (BUA) approval process for projects with biohazards.  

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