Biosafety Resources
General Biosafety
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), 5th edition, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Primary Containment for Biohazards: Selection, Installation and Use of Biological Safety Cabinets, CDC /NIH
- Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, CFR 1910.1030
- Risk Group Classifications for Infectious Agents, American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)
- Material Safety Data Sheets for Infectious Agents (Canada)
Autoclave Use and Verification
- ANSI/AAMI ST79:2006 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities
- Le, R.N., et al (2005). Autoclave testing in a university setting. Applied Biosafety, 10(4), 248-252.
- A Guide for the Safe Use of Autoclaves, University of Ottawa, Environmental Health and Safety Service, July 2003
- Laboratory Safety Accidents: Autoclaves, AIHA Laboratory Safety Committee
- Autoclave Cycles
Importation of Etiologic Agents
- Importation Permits for Etiologic Agents of Human Disease, CDC
- Importation of Etiologic Agents of Livestock, Poultry, and Other Animal Diseases, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Importation of Plant Pests, APHIS
Exportation of Etiologic Agents
Transportation and Transfer of Etiologic Agents
- Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents, CDC
- Transfer of Select Agents, CDC
- Hazardous Materials Regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Packaging and Shipping of Biomedical Material, CDC
- Guidelines for the Safe Transport of Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens, World Health Organization (WHO)