Suggested Laboratory Specific Biosafety Manual Format

Laboratories using biohazardous agents must have a biosafety manual available for immediate
reference. Listed below are some suggestions for information that could be included in this
manual.

Section 1. Emergency Response Plan to include the Primary Investigator’s contact

information, as well as the contact information listed below where
applicable.

Biological Spill Ext. 9-5555

Body Fluid Exposure Page 888-6824
Chemical Spills Ext. 9-5555
Fire Ext. 9-5555
Medical Emergency Ext. 9-5555 (pg 888-OUCH)
Radioactive Material Spill Ext 9-6356, Ext 9-5555 (after hours)
Security Ext 9-5111

Section 2. Copies of all IBC, IRB, and/or IACUC protocol(s) with approval letters.

Section 3. Abbreviated Standard Operating Procedures for each IBC-approved protocol.

(Specialized laboratory SOPs for each protocol should be available within the
laboratory. A simplified template for compiling the SOP is attached.)

Section 4.. Laboratory Inspection Checklist and approval letter.

Section 5. Copy of each participating individual’s Biosafety Training Certificate of

Completion.

Section 6.. Copies of relevant reference materials

(This may include materials such as the UNMC Biosafety Manual [available at
www.unmc.edu/ibc/], pertinent sections of the NIH Guidelines, and/or the
CDC/NIH BMBL Manual. Web site addresses for important
information pertaining to the laboratory may also be included.)

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 Standard Operating Procedure Template

Date ___________________

Primary Investigator ___________________

IBC Protocol No. ___________________

Containment Level: BL1  ABL2 

BL2  ABL3 
BL3 

Biohazardous Agent(s) Used:

(List all RG-2 and/or RG-3 agents)

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

Immunizations and/or Clinical Baseline Testing Required:

List of Trained Personnel:

Specific Procedure(s):
(Describe briefly any specialized procedures utilized in this laboratory that are not otherwise contained in the
UNMC Biosafety Manual. Additional sheets may be attached if necessary)

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