Safe Biological Work Practices

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Safe Biological Work Practices

Work with biological materials according to local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines to make sure they are handled appropriately.

Our resources help guide biological material proper use, storage, handling, and disposal.

Additional resources:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Biosafety in Microbiological and Biological Laboratories (BMBL)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules

Resources

Aspiration/Vacuum Flask Set-Up
Biological Material Shipping Classification Table
Biological Materials, Infectious Substances, and Dry Ice Local Transport Guidance
Biosafety Manual
Cold and Warm Room Safety Guidelines
Cold and Warm Room Safety Poster
Cryostat Standard Operating Procedure and Safety Guidelines
Culture Contamination Follow-Up and Decontamination
Disinfection Guide
FAQ: Can I keep plants in my lab?
Liquid Nitrogen Storage of Cryovials
Non-Certified BSC Sign
Preparing Biological Shipments Flowchart

Department Contact

biosafety@harvard.edu
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Did You Know?

The Public Health Agency of Canada has published Pathogen Safety Data Sheets. Similar to Chemical Safety Data sheets, these documents offer a quick summary of pathogen hazards, PPE to use, other precautions and a regulatory summary. The USA's Center for Disease Control (CDC) also offers fact sheets and laboratory and health information on various pathogens of concern.