Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Accident and Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this six-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the procedures for reporting all laboratory accidents and incidents (e.g., spills, potential exposures to biological materials, failure of biosafety cabinet and other equipment, power failure, medical emergencies) that occur in and around the laboratory. It includes a three-page Accident and Incident Report Form to be filed after all near-misses, spills, accidents, and incidents. (PDF)

Biosecurity and Pathogen Accountability Policies and Procedures

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this five-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the biosecurity procedures to prevent theft, misuse, or intentional release of infectious materials from the laboratory. It discusses Accountability of Biological Agents, and provides a one-page Biological Agent Inventory Form. (PDF)

Employee Biosafety Orientation and Training Policies and Procedures

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this seven-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the orientation and training required for employees to work in a safe and secure manner with biological agents and samples at the laboratory. Topics include Training Requirements for Employees Working in the Laboratory, Specialized Training, and Training Records, and a Training Record Form is provided. (PDF)

Laboratory Inspection Policies and Procedures

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this 13-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the procedures for inspecting laboratories for compliance with the requirements and guidelines outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Laboratory Biosafety Manual. It provides a nine-page Biosafety Evaluation Checklist based on the requirements of the WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual for a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory as the minimum criteria to determine compliance. (PDF)

Transportation of Infectious Materials Policies and Procedure

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this 11-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to describe the procedures for safely transporting infectious materials from the laboratory both within the country and internationally. This SOP is intended to supplement (not replace) the required certification training in the transportation of infectious materials. It includes a table of Indicative Examples of Category A Infectious Substances, and a Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods. (PDF)

Use of Biosafety Cabinets Policies and Procedures

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 2/2019. The purpose of this six-page Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is to describe the procedures for working safely in the biosafety cabinet at a laboratory. It describes the Design of the Biosafety Cabinet, and Emergency Procedures. (PDF)

Biosafety Manual: First Edition, December 2018

12/01/2018 12:00 AM EST

Source: International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA). Published: 12/2018. This 40-page template manual is provided as an example for laboratories to adapt, and for reference purposes. It contains information on a laboratory's biosafety and biosecurity program to protect workers and the surrounding environment from possible risks to infectious biological materials. Chapter topics include Hazards and Risks in the Laboratory, Safety Practices and Personal Protective Equipment, Emergency Procedures, and Transport of Samples and Infectious Materials. (PDF)