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Biosafety

The Biosafety Manual was developed to guide those people working with/or exposed to biological hazards. It is crucial that the information and procedures set out in the Biosafety Manual is followed to ensure that legislative requirements are met and that the safety and wellbeing of all staff and students working with or exposed to biological hazards is understood.

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The following documents should be referred to when working with potentially infectious agents:

The following spreadsheet should be completed prior to working with microorganisms or diagnostic samples: UOW Biological Hazards Risk Group Register.

The Biosafety Self Assessment Checklist has been designed for Laboratory Supervisors to use as a tool to ensure all the appropriate biosafety system requirements are being implemented for each individual laboratory. It should be completed annually.

A PC2 laboratory requires a list of authorised users to be posted at the entrance to the area using the PC2 Authorised Personnel Sign.

If work in a PC2 laboratory is to cease, it is necessary to complete the PC2 Laboratory Decommissioning Form. This will ensure that all areas of the laboratory that have potentially been contaminated with biological agents will have undergone the correct decontamination procedures.

Information and procedures regarding the use of genetically modified organisms is overseen by the Gene Technology Review Committee.

Biosafety Representatives

For any issues related to Biosafety in your Unit please contact one of the following Biosafety Representatives:

Faculty/School/Unit Representative Extension  Email Alias (alias@uow.edu.au)
AIIM Dr Kerry Gilmore 42981437 kerry_gilmore
Biological Sciences

Ms Linda Deitch

Dr Jason McArthur

Professor Mark Walker

3435

4602

3439

ldeitch

jason_mcarthur

mark_walker

Chemistry Dr Carolyn Dillon 4930 carolyn_dillon
Civil, Mining & Environmental Engineering Dr Long Ngheim 3006 long_nghiem
Earth & Environmental Sciences Sandra Chapman 4483 sandra_chapman
Health Sciences

A/PR Paul Else

Ms Nicole Novosel

Dr Mandy Reid

3496

4342

5171

paul_else

nicole_novosel

mandy_reid

IHMRI Pat Frenchman 8948 pat_frencham
Graduate School of Medicine Mr Darryl McAndrew 5143 darryl_mcandrew
Nursing, Midwifery & Indigenous Health Mrs Leanne McQueeney

Mrs Sharon Wilson
3120

5541
leeanne_mcqueeney

sharon_wilson

 Need more information? Please call the OH&S Unit on extension 3931. 

   

 
Last reviewed: 16 November, 2009

Health and Safety Awards

Health and Safety Award winners announced for 2009! 

  • Category 1. Travis Naylor
  • Category 2. School of Health Sciences
  • Category 3. Sasha Nikolic

All nominees are to be congratulated for their efforts in improving health and safety for University staff, students and visitors.

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Emergency Procedures Guide

A quick guide on what to do in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Procedures Guide