Chapter 1: Purpose, Scope, and w88 live casino
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The purpose of the University of Nevada, Reno w88 live casino Manual is to define policies and procedures that when implemented, will minimize risks to personnel, facilities, and the environment resulting from the use of biological agents during teaching, research, and clinical activities at University. The work practices, procedures and policies specified in this manual are based on current regulatory requirements and accepted good w88 live casino practices. Implementation of these measures will reduce the likelihood that an incident involving a biological agent will occur, and will fulfill regulatory w88 live casino expectations. Laboratory microbiological work usually involves exposure not only to biological hazards, but to chemical and radiological hazards as well. Consequently, this manual should be used in conjunction with the Chemical w88 online casino betting Plan w88 live casino w88 mobile Safety Manual, as w88 live casino.
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This manual applies to all w88 live casino activities involving biological agents. All w88 live casino faculty, staff, students, visitors, and employees of industry partners when working on w88 live casino sponsored projects or at w88 live casino facilities, are included in the scope of this manual. For purposes of this manual the term biological agents includes the following:
- Microorganisms (bacteria, chlamydiae, rickettsiae, fungi, and parasites)
- Viruses
- Prions and other infectious w88 live casino
- Cultured cells
- Human blood, unfixed tissues, and potentially infectious body fluids
- Recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules and toxic products
- w88 live casino toxins
- Animals infected with human pathogens, and animals as sources of zoonotic diseases
- Insects
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The responsibility for w88 live casino at University is a team effort requiring the direct involvement of the University Institutional w88 live casino Committee, the University w88 live casino Officer and Environmental Health and Safety Department (EH&S), Principal Investigators (PIs), and laboratory workers.
University Institutional w88 live casino Committee
The Institutional w88 live casino Committee (IBC) approves biological agent use protocols (MOUAs), develops w88 live casino policies, and provides administrative oversight of the university w88 live casino program, with the goal of reducing laboratory w88 live casino risks to the University community. The IBC is composed of at least five members that collectively represent experience and expertise in a wide range of w88 live casino areas applicable to University activities. At least two members of the IBC must be from outside the University community (community members not otherwise affiliated with University). Non-committee faculty or staff with special expertise may be asked to advise the IBC as appropriate. Additional information on the IBC can be found at the w88 casino games Biosafety
w88 live casino Member | Affiliation |
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Paul Brett, Ph.D., Chair | w88 live casino Microbiology and Immunology Dept. |
Keith Kikawa (w88 live casino) | w88 live casino EH&S Dept. |
Responsibilities of the w88 live casino include:
- Developing w88 live casino policies applicable to University activities, including work practices, biohazardous waste, and medical surveillance of personnel.
- Reviewing and approving new w88 live casino proposals in accordance with CDC/NIH guidelines.
- Setting required containment levels for research projects. Generally, the w88 live casino levels (BSLs) established by the CDC and NIH will be used as the level of containment; however, the IBC can increase or decrease the level of containment according to the specific circumstances of the project.
- Developing design specifications and criteria for w88 live casino facilities.
- Investigating significant violations of University w88 live casino procedures or policies, and significant accidents or illnesses involving biological agents. If appropriate, the IBC will recommend disciplinary action to the proper University officials.
- Notifying the NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities of reportable incidents as specified in the latest edition w88 live casino NIH Guidelines.
University w88 live casino Officer
The University w88 live casino Officer (BSO) is responsible for providing guidance on safe handling of biological agents and overall management of the w88 live casino program. The BSO is a member of the IBC. Specific responsibilities of the BSO include:
- Providing technical advice to the IBC and PIs on w88 live casino protocols.
- Developing emergency response plans for accidental spills and personnel contamination, and investigating incidents involving w88 live casino.
- Making periodic inspections of laboratories to assess w88 live casino issues.
- Keeping the IBC informed of pertinent w88 live casino issues and program status.
- Providing general w88 live casino training for University personnel on a regular basis.
- Informing the IBC Chair of w88 live casino incidents involving personnel exposures, releases outside of containment, non-compliance with local, State, or federal regulations or NIH Guidelines, or other w88 live casino issues.
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Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for the health and safety of all personnel in their w88 live casino. Specific responsibilities of the PI include:
- Ensuring that specific w88 live casino hazards are effectively communicated to w88 live casino personnel, and that controls are in place to minimize risks associated with these hazards.
- Developing w88 live casino-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) that cover the hazards and activities (both routine activities and unusual events) relevant to the w88 live casino.
- Ensuring that engineering controls are available, are in good working order, and are used appropriately to minimize exposure to biohazardous w88 live casino.
- Ensuring that appropriate personal protective equipment is available and used by w88 live casino personnel.
- Ensuring that all laboratory personnel receive general w88 live casino training conducted by EH&S (or equivalent), as well as laboratory-specific training on the hazards, procedures, and practices relevant to the laboratory they are working in. All training must be documented and records maintained.
- Notifying the IBC and obtaining prior IBC approval for work involving biohazardous material as specified in this w88 live casino (see Chapter 2).
- Ensuring that w88 live casino workers are provided immunizations and medical surveillance prior to exposure to biohazardous agents as appropriate (based on current recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and IBC recommendations).
- Notifying the BSO of any spills or incidents involving biological agents that result in exposure to w88 live casino personnel or the public, or release to the environment (including w88 live casino spills).
- Ensuring that biological agents are disposed of as outlined in this w88 live casino.
- Ensuring that biohazardous materials to be transported are packaged and shipped in accordance with regulations, and that persons performing these duties have appropriate and current w88 live casino.
- Ensuring that an accurate inventory of w88 live casino is maintained.
- Ensuring that periodic assessments of the w88 live casino are conducted to self-identify health and safety weaknesses, and that identified weaknesses are remedied in a timely manner.
w88 live casino Workers
w88 live casino workers are the most important element in developing and maintaining a safe w88 live casino environment. w88 live casino workers are responsible for their own health and safety, as well as that of their coworkers. An incident caused by one w88 live casino worker can have a widespread effect on others. Specific responsibilities include:
- Following procedures and practices established by the University and the w88 live casino.
- Knowing how to access the w88 live casino Manual (this document) and being knowledgeable of requirements and procedures contained in the Manual.
- Using practices and procedures specified in this manual, presented in training, and other accepted good w88 live casino practices to minimize exposures to biological agents, and to avoid other incidents (such as fire, explosion, etc.).
- Attend w88 live casino and other laboratory safety training as required.
- Report unsafe laboratory conditions, incidents or near incidents involving personnel exposure, releases outside of containment, or other w88 live casino issues to the PI, EH&S, or other responsible party.
- Utilize control measures such as biological w88 live casino cabinets and personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to biological agents, and contamination of personnel and facilities.
EH&S w88 live casino contact information
w88 live casino Officer, w88 live casino at 775-327-5046, kkikawa@unr.edu
w88 live casino Official, Cheston Carpenter at 775-784-4342, chestonc@unr.edu