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Large number of regulations, information sheets, and publications related to US biosafety laws. Full text of biosafety control and bloodborne pathogen programs. Tables of risk group classifications for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Working safely with research animals. Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources.
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Hot Topics: Hazards: Biological, Hazards: Hazmat
Professional Guides: Occupational Medicine, Safety Director
Biological Hazards [8339] 
Sources of biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals and humans
Sources of biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals and humans
Biosafety Documents [2145]
Large number of regulations, information sheets, and publications related to US biosafety laws
Large number of regulations, information sheets, and publications related to US biosafety laws
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories [4287]
National Institutes of Health document on the principles of biosafety in laboratories
National Institutes of Health document on the principles of biosafety in laboratories
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 4th Edition [11959]
Recommended microbiological practices for laboratories handling infectious agents
Recommended microbiological practices for laboratories handling infectious agents
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Biosafety Programs [27283]
Includes a plan for bloodborne pathogens, hantavirus control procedures and medical waste managment
Includes a plan for bloodborne pathogens, hantavirus control procedures and medical waste managment
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases [24825]
Engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids
Engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[22016]
Full text of a policy in use by a major university
[22016] Full text of a policy in use by a major university
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Non-medical/non-lab Staff [23445]
Full text of a plan in use by a major university
Full text of a plan in use by a major university
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans [12692]
Fill-in-the-blank bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans for non-medical & medical facilities
Fill-in-the-blank bloodborne pathogens exposure control plans for non-medical & medical facilities
Bloodborne Pathogen Program & Exposure Control Plan [3829]
Full text of a bloodborne pathogen program and exposure control plan
Full text of a bloodborne pathogen program and exposure control plan
Bloodborne Pathogen Training Tutorial [28747]
Example of an online slide presentation for employee training of BBP
Example of an online slide presentation for employee training of BBP
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Checklist [25969]
A self-audit checklist to determine if BBP plan meets OSHA standards
[25969] A self-audit checklist to determine if BBP plan meets OSHA standards
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program [28493]
Precautions included are: medical surveillance, training, safe work practices, decontamination and disposal
[28493] Precautions included are: medical surveillance, training, safe work practices, decontamination and disposal
Bloodborne Pathogens Guide for Dental Employers [28959]
Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up requirements for OSHA's BBP standard
Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up requirements for OSHA's BBP standard
Bloodborne Pathogens Model Exposure Control Plan [6642]
Employer compliance guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Employer compliance guide to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Bloodborne Pathogens Reference and Training Manual [5457]
Workers tutorial with test and training forms on bloodborne pathogens
Workers tutorial with test and training forms on bloodborne pathogens
Class B Biosolids Worker Protection [12171]
NIOSH recommended controls for worker expsosure Class B biosolids (treated sewage)
NIOSH recommended controls for worker expsosure Class B biosolids (treated sewage)
Complying with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Regulation, 29 CFR 1910.1030 [3129]
Fact sheet outlines basic requirements for OSHA bloodborne pathogen programs
Fact sheet outlines basic requirements for OSHA bloodborne pathogen programs
County Sample Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [26442]
Sample BBP for county governments (pdf)
[26442] Sample BBP for county governments (pdf)
Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens [2245]
Full text of a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Full text of a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Generic Exposure Control Plan [25414]
Designed to be customized assist faciliites with compliance to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards
Designed to be customized assist faciliites with compliance to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Laboratory Management [4305]
Guidelines to prevent laboratory-associated infections causing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Guidelines to prevent laboratory-associated infections causing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
Hantavirus: Laboratory Information [3441]
Biosafety guidelines for removing rodent organs and managing agents with potential hantavirus
Biosafety guidelines for removing rodent organs and managing agents with potential hantavirus
HIV and AIDS in the Workplace [21125]
Occupational Medical Society workplace guidelines for HIV/AIDS
Occupational Medical Society workplace guidelines for HIV/AIDS
Laboratory Biosafety Forms and Manuals [927]
Full text of a safety manual for biomedical laboratories - lab closeout procedures & more
Full text of a safety manual for biomedical laboratories - lab closeout procedures & more
Occupational Health and Research Animals [3283]
Occupational health program for workers in biomedical laboratories
Occupational health program for workers in biomedical laboratories
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan [9134]
Full text of OSHA's plan for OSHA personnel with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Full text of OSHA's plan for OSHA personnel with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Primary Containment for Biohazards [5067]
Selection, installation and use of of biological safety cabinets
Selection, installation and use of of biological safety cabinets
Primary Containment for Biohazards - Safety Cabinets [4304]
Guidelines for selection, installation and use of biological safety cabinets
Guidelines for selection, installation and use of biological safety cabinets
Questions & Answers about Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens [25970]
22 page guide to assist employers in understanding OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
[25970] 22 page guide to assist employers in understanding OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
Risk Group Classification for Infectious Agents [19048]
Infectious agents categorized in risk groups based on their relative risk - info provided by country
Infectious agents categorized in risk groups based on their relative risk - info provided by country
Sample BBP Exposure Control Plan [26443]
A fill-in-the-blank sample bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan
[26443] A fill-in-the-blank sample bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan
SARS Laboratory Testing and Specimens [23377]
Biosafety guidelines for handling specimens associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Biosafety guidelines for handling specimens associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
SARS: Information Regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome [23378]
The information references enforceable OSHA standards
The information references enforceable OSHA standards
Sharps and Biohazardous Waste Policy [28495]
Instructions for the disposal of various objects after they have been decontaminated
[28495] Instructions for the disposal of various objects after they have been decontaminated
The 1, 2, 3's of Biosafety Levels [4301]
Explains hierarchy of administrative controls that need to be in effect for each biosafety level
Explains hierarchy of administrative controls that need to be in effect for each biosafety level
Transportation and Transfer of Biological Agents [1948]
Transportation refers to the packaging and shipping of these materials by air, land, or sea
Transportation refers to the packaging and shipping of these materials by air, land, or sea
Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens and Trauma Scenes [24619]
The management and cleanup of a trauma scene must provide appropriate care in managing potential infectious situations
The management and cleanup of a trauma scene must provide appropriate care in managing potential infectious situations
Working Safely with Research Animals [4302]
Over 30 topics from 1996 4th National Symposium on Biosafety - working safely with research animals
Over 30 topics from 1996 4th National Symposium on Biosafety - working safely with research animals
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