Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDSs) (previously titled Material
Safety Data Sheets for infectious substances) are technical
documents that describe the hazardous properties of a human
pathogen and recommendations for work involving these agents in
a laboratory setting. These documents have been produced by the
Public Health Agency of Canada as educational and informational
resources for laboratory personnel working with these infectious
substances. Please note that work involving pathogens in Canada
may require compliance with International, National, and
Provincial laws and guidelines. For those working with animal
pathogens, your will find more information on the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency's Disease Agent Information page. Please note
that although the information, opinions, and recommendations
contained in these documents are compiled from peer-reviewed
literature sources believed to be reliable, PHAC accepts no
responsibility for the accuracy, sufficiency, or reliability of
the PSDSs, nor for any los