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THE ORCBS > Biological Safety > Programs & Guidelines > Biosafety Manual > 
Foreword This biosafety manual has been developed by the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Safety (ORCBS) a division of the department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Michigan State University . The manual is part of MSU's biosafety program, which was established to accomplish the following goals:
The biosafety manual provides university-wide safety guidelines, policies and procedures for the use and manipulation of biohazards. Although the implementation of these procedures is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI), its success depends largely on the combined efforts of laboratory supervisors and employees. Planning for and implementation of biological safety must be part of every laboratory activity in which biohazardous materials are used. In general, the handling and manipulation of biological agents and toxins, as well as recombinant DNA molecules, requires the use of various precautionary measures depending on the material(s) involved. This manual will provide assistance in the evaluation, containment and control of biohazards. However, it is imperative that all parties involved or working with these materials seek additional advice and training when necessary. The EHS/ORCBS is available at MSU to assist in this endeavor. |
