Departmental Resources APPENDIX 3b Working with non-GM Biological Agents in Animal and Plant Sciences: The definition of Biological in the CoSHH regulations includes microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, provided they can cause a hazard to human health. All work with biological agents, even if it does not involve dangerous pathogens, may cause disease in susceptible persons, or of causing contamination if released into the general environment. Principal hazards: Inhalation of microorganisms Ingestion of microorganisms Inoculation of microorganisms Anyone working in a laboratory handling Biological Agents must first be trained in safe working practices, inexperienced workers must be under the supervision of an experienced laboratory worker. Risk assessments the Control of Substances to Health (CoSHH) Regulations 2002, all work involving biological agents must be satisfactorily assessed for risk BEFORE work commences. This must consider the nature of the agent, the hazards associated with it (them), minimum containment level and any control measures required to minimise the risk. CoSHH assessments should be documented and reviewed regularly, preferably annually, to monitor control of risk. (Review also if procedure is amended) Facilities Work with Biological Agents may only be carried out in laboratories specifically designated as suitable for this work, and with appropriate containment facilities. The laboratories are under the supervision of the designated Departmental Biological Safety Officer, currently Professor Julie Scholes. (contact: ) General Good Laboratory Practice No personal items should be brought into the laboratory. Suitable protective clothing (as identified by the CoSHH) assessment) must be worn. Scrupulous personal hygiene must be observed at all times. There must be absolutely no eating or drinking, chewing gum or application of cosmetics! Hands must be washed before and after removal of gloves.
Departmental Resources APPENDIX 3b Working with non-GM Biological Agents in Animal and Plant Sciences: The definition of Biological in the CoSHH regulations includes microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, provided they can cause a hazard to human health. All work with biological agents, even if it does not involve dangerous pathogens, may cause disease in susceptible persons, or of causing contamination if released into the general environment. Principal hazards: Inhalation of microorganisms Ingestion of microorganisms Inoculation of microorganisms Anyone working in a laboratory handling Biological Agents must first be trained in safe working practices, inexperienced workers must be under the supervision of an experienced laboratory worker. Risk assessments the Control of Substances to Health (CoSHH) Regulations 2002, all work involving biological agents must be satisfactorily assessed for risk BEFORE work commences. This must consider the nature of the agent, the hazards associated with it (them), minimum containment level and any control measures required to minimise the risk. CoSHH assessments should be documented and reviewed regularly, preferably annually, to monitor control of risk. (Review also if procedure is amended) Facilities Work with Biological Agents may only be carried out in laboratories specifically designated as suitable for this work, and with appropriate containment facilities. The laboratories are under the supervision of the designated Departmental Biological Safety Officer, currently Professor Julie Scholes. (contact: ) General Good Laboratory Practice No personal items should be brought into the laboratory. Suitable protective clothing (as identified by the CoSHH) assessment) must be worn. Scrupulous personal hygiene must be observed at all times. There must be absolutely no eating or drinking, chewing gum or application of cosmetics! Hands must be washed before and after removal of gloves.
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