Biological Hazards The Purdue University Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving an organism or product of an organism that presents a risk to humans, plants, animals, or the environment. The PI must submit to the IBC an application to use rDNA, synthetic nucleic acids, potential pathogens, human tissue, fluids, and/or cell lines in their research. The IBC review is conducted in accordance with the guidance and requirements of National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and Purdue University policies, and the Biosafety Manual. All PIs have an obligation to be closely familiar with EHS guidelines applicable to their work and to adhere to them. More detail regarding the IBC process can be found on the Purdue Office of the Vice President for Research webpage: (). Radioactive Material Hazards The Purdue University Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving radioactive material and radiation producing devices. The PI must submit to the RSC through REM, an application to use radioactive material or radiation-producing devices. Use of radioactive materials at Purdue University is authorized under a license issued by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission or a registration with the Indiana State Department of Health and all work must comply with applicable regulations. The policies and procedures for handling radioactive materials are contained in the Purdue University Radiation Safety Manual. () Laser Hazards The Purdue University Laser Safety Committee (LSC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving laser radiation devices. PIs must submit to the LSC through REM, an application to use Class 3B and Class 4 lasers or laser devices. The use of lasers is subject to OSHA regulations and utilizes current ANSI standards to develop guidance. The policies and procedures for handling lasers are contained in the Purdue University Laser Safety Guidelines. ()
Biological Hazards The Purdue University Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving an organism or product of an organism that presents a risk to humans, plants, animals, or the environment. The PI must submit to the IBC an application to use rDNA, synthetic nucleic acids, potential pathogens, human tissue, fluids, and/or cell lines in their research. The IBC review is conducted in accordance with the guidance and requirements of National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and Purdue University policies, and the Biosafety Manual. All PIs have an obligation to be closely familiar with EHS guidelines applicable to their work and to adhere to them. More detail regarding the IBC process can be found on the Purdue Office of the Vice President for Research webpage: (). Radioactive Material Hazards The Purdue University Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving radioactive material and radiation producing devices. The PI must submit to the RSC through REM, an application to use radioactive material or radiation-producing devices. Use of radioactive materials at Purdue University is authorized under a license issued by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission or a registration with the Indiana State Department of Health and all work must comply with applicable regulations. The policies and procedures for handling radioactive materials are contained in the Purdue University Radiation Safety Manual. () Laser Hazards The Purdue University Laser Safety Committee (LSC) is the campus-based committee that has the responsibility for reviewing and approving all proposals, activities, and experiments involving laser radiation devices. PIs must submit to the LSC through REM, an application to use Class 3B and Class 4 lasers or laser devices. The use of lasers is subject to OSHA regulations and utilizes current ANSI standards to develop guidance. The policies and procedures for handling lasers are contained in the Purdue University Laser Safety Guidelines. ()