References and Resources for Biological Safety
Organizations
American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)
- ABSA Homepage:
Upcoming conferences, events and courses - ABSA Resources and Tools Link:
- ABSA Publications
- Anthology I: Perspectives on Lab Design
- Anthology II: Facility Design Considerations
- Anthology III: Application of Principles
-Anthology IV: Issues in Public Health
- Anthology V: BSL-4 Laboratories
-Anthology VI: Arthropod Borne Diseases
- Anthology VII: Biosafety Level 3
- Anthology VIII: Evolving Issues in Containment
- Anthology IX: Exploring the Performance Envelope for BSL-3 and
BSL-4 Laboratories
- ABSA Publications
- Applied Biosafety Journal
- Key Topics and Links (on ABSA web page Resources/Tools section)
- Biosafety Guidelines
WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual, 3rd Edition, 2004
NIH rDNA Guidelines, April 2002
CDC/NIH Primary Containment for Biohazards: Selection, installation and Use of Biological Safety Cabinets, 2000
CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 4th Edition, 1999. (Note: 5th Edition due in 2007)
Laboratory Centers for Disease Control Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines, 3rd Edition, 2004
- Rules, Regulations & Federal Agencies
OSHA
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030
NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities
NIH Guidelines
FDA
USDA
APHIS
DHHS/CDC Select Agent Final Rule 42 CFR Parts 72 and 73
USDA Select Agent Final Rule 9 CFR Part 121, 7 CFR Part 33
World Health Organization (WHO)
- ABSA Resources and Tools
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Infectious Substances
Laboratory Centers for Disease Control – Canada
Risk Group Classification for Infectious Agents
Bacteria – Viruses – Parasites – Fungi
Risk Group and Biosafety Level Definitions
Bioterrorism Links
Biosafety on the Internet
Belgian Biosafety Server
Office of Biosafety, Laboratory Centers for Disease Control –
Canada
OHASIS, Office of Health & Safety Information Systems – CDC
Select Agents web site
International Veterinary Biosafety Workgroup
European Biosafety Association - International Biosafety Working Group (IBWG)
- NIH Design Criteria for Laboratory Construction
- Laboratory Centers for Disease Control
- Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines, 3rd Edition, 2004
European Biosafety Association (EBSA)
Resources
Biosafety References
LAI (Laboratory Acquired Infections Bibliography)
Archive EBSA Newsletters
Links
The Biosafety Institute
- Standard Training Programs:
Biological Safety Cabinets
Chemical Fume Hoods
Laboratory Design
Laboratory Ventilation
Laboratory Maintenance
Biological Safety
Design and Operation of Animal Facilities
Cleanrooms
Decontamination
Isolators and Glove Boxes
BSL-3 Facilities - Custom Classes:
Videos and Software
Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
Safe Use of Chemical Fume Hoods - Seminars (Annually)
Certification Workshops
HVAC Systems and Lab Design
Laboratory Commissioning and Controls
Safety BSL-3 Work Procedures and Practices
USDA ARS Facilities Design Standards
Yale University Office of Environmental Health & Safety
- Biosafety Requirements
BL3 Laboratory Safety Manual - Training (streaming videos)
Effective and Safe Use of the Biosafety Cabinet
BSL-3 Training for Service and Maintenance Personnel
Animal Biosafety
Spill Response Video
Annual Related Courses
International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities (annually)
Conference on Animal Research Facilities (annually)
Harvard School of Public Health
Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health & Safety Considerations (annual short course)
Center of Public Health Preparedness and Research, Rollins School of Public Health
Biosafety Level 4 Science & Safety Training: Practice, Assessment, and Communication (periodic sessions, at least annually)
American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)
Principles and Practices of Biosafety (at least annually)
ABSA Summer Seminar Series (annual series of courses)
Annual ABSA Conference (20+ Pre-Conference Courses)
BSL3 Seminar Series (annual courses related to BSL-3 lab design and work practices)
Centers for Disease Control/Dept. of Health and Human Services
Biennial International Symposium on Biosafety
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