Core User Agreement Update
Hello everyone,
There is an update to the core user agreement to include questions regarding IBC protocol. Please review the updated guidelines as you will be required to provide this information in your annual re-registration.
3.1. All work involve rDNA, bacteria, animal cells and tissues (including human cells and tissues) and biological toxins must have an up-to-date IBC protocol on file.
3.2. All hazardous materials must be transported to and from the core facility in a spill proof, shatter proof secondary container. PIs must include the relevant BME core facility room number(s) in the RESEARCH LABORATORY FACILITY INFORMATION on the IBS protocol.
3.3. When handling hazardous materials in the core facility, users must follow their individual lab safety protocols, wear lab coats, goggles and gloves.
3.4. Instruments used to analyze biological samples (BSL1 and BSL2) must be surface decontaminated with 70% ethanol, all liquid waste must be treated with 10% bleach final concentration for 30 minutes before flushing down the drain, all contaminated solid waste must be disposed of in the biohazard waste container, all pathological waste must be transported back to the originating lab for appropriate disposal.
BECF Admin