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Biosafety Manual

GW has incorporated the NIH guidelines, the CDC BMBL and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard into the Biosafety & Exposure Control Manual (PDF) for all research. All researchers who work with living organisms cells, or biological fluids must comply with this manual. 

Review additional biosafety resources for guidance:

  • NIH's HIV Fact Sheet
  • World Health Organization's HBV Fact Sheet
  • Authorization Form to work in a bloodborne pathogen laboratory (PDF)
  • GW's Regulated Medical Waste Procedures (PDF)
  • Biological Exposures Checklist (PDF)
  • Biologcial Spills Checklist (PDF)
  • Biosafety Inspection Checklist (PDF)

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Office of the Vice Provost for Research

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Phone: 202-994-8258 | Fax: 202-994-1813
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