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Policies and Procedures Manual

Section: Safety and Security
Policy Number: 7-19
Policy Name: Control of Biohazards in Research and Education
Date: September 15, 1977
Revisions: June 5, 1989; January 12, 1999; March 27, 2003; May 8, 2003

  1. PURPOSE

    To ensure all activities related to the use of biological materials are conducted in a safe manner as well as in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and University regulations.

  2. POLICY

    No person shall purchase, receive, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of any biological materials except with the approval of and in accordance with procedures established by the University Biosafety Committee and the Department of Occupational Health and Safety. Certain work outlined in the Biosafety Manual will require the approval of these organizations.

    For more information regarding the University Biosafety program and to access the University Biosafety Manual visit http://www.udel.edu/OHS/biosafety.html or contact the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (ext. 8475).

Submitted by: Occupational Health and Safety

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