Policy and Guidance (Biosafety)

Leaflet documents contain focused information which complements the more comprehensive Policies, Guidance and Codes of Practice.

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Leaflets 

Title Reference NoDate of Issue
Biological Safety 'The Numbers Game'HSD106BJuly 2019
Autoclaves: Validation and Monitoring HSD164BJune 2019
Waste Inactivation ValidationHSD173BJune 2019
Safe Use of Sharps HSD192BAugust 2019
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Biological Agents Hazard Groups HSD111BJuly 2019
Ultraviolet Radiation in Biological Applications HSD114RMay 2017
Cell (Tissue) Culture: ACDP Guidelines HSD195BJuly 2019
Checking the fit of you face mask HSD119MFebruary 2020
Legionella Awareness: Frequently asked questions and what you can do to helpHSD175BJune 2017
Schedule 5: Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act HSD165BAugust 2019
Dealing with suspect letters and packages HSD102MJanuary 2018 

Policies, Codes of Practice & Guidance

Title Reference NoDate of Issue
Safe Biological Practice (SBP) for Prevention and Control of Exposure of Biological Agents in the Laboratory (under review)HSD028BJuly 2004
Containment Level 3 Laboratory PolicyHSD090BMarch 2022
The Safe Use of Human Blood and TissuesHSD094BMay 2021

Working with Human Material-HTA Quality Manual

HSD086B

April 2025

The Safe Use of Animal Blood and Tissues HSD005BMay 2021
Allergy to Animals HSD006BJune 2010
How to Transport Biological Samples, Cultures and Other Scientific/ Research Related Items HSD057BJune 2010
Disposal of Biological/ Clinical Laboratory Waste (under review)HSD027BMarch 2004
Ethidium Bromide User Guidance HSD123CFebruary 2020
Eating and Drinking in the Workplace with particular reference to Laboratories and Workshops HSD004MFebruary 2020

Risk Assessment, Safe Systems of Work and Safety Data Sheets: What's the Difference? 

HSD125MFebruary 2020

Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)-Its Selection & Use

HSD009C

February 2020

Glove Selection Guidance

HSD059C

February 2020