As a proud member of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA), the UW–Madison Office of Biological Safety celebrates Biosafety and Biosecurity Month October 1st to October 31st, 2026.
During this time we are sharing related biosafety resources that are available for laboratories and other customers on the UW–Madison campus.
New Resources for Your Lab
Cool topics
Shared space, shared safety: Principal Investigator responsibilities in research cores
Youth safety: Supporting minors in research labs
Poliovirus containment: your responsibilities
Changing topics
Biosafety updates: What’s new for you
Breaking up with your old lab: How to part on good terms
New disinfection and equipment safety courses
Hot topics
Cover your bases — and yourself: A guide to PPE
Biological Safety Cabinet tips and tricks
Rooted in safety: Biosafety signage for plant research
Previous Biosafety Month Resources for Your Lab
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Animal Research Safety
Needle safety in animal research
Animal Cage Labeling
Cage Cards
Packaging for Incineration
ABSL2 Training/ABSL2 Signs
New ABSL-2 Door Signs
Animal Research Safety Trainings
Don’t pack a pest
Disinfectants in animal areas
Annual training refresher
Animal door sign updates
Biosafety Cabinet (BSC)
Working in a BSC
BSC Sustainability
Bead Sterilizers and Air Flow in BSC
Biosafety Cabinet Classification
Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Certification
BSC Moving Safety
BSC Poster
Biosafety Cabinet Vacuum Traps: Assembly, Safeguards, and Use
Cleaning and Disinfection Beneath BSC Work Surface
Biosafety Protocol
Taking a safety moment
What happens when I submit a First Report?
Preventing incidents before they happen
Biological spill procedures
Close calls
Updating your biosafety protocol
PPE
Point of Contact
Minors in Laboratory
First Report of Exposure or Release Form
MERI Waste Disposal
Shoes and Clothing; Spill Procedures
Minors in Laboratories
What are Medical Sharps?
Poliovirus Containment
Research Resources
ABSL-2 research training requirements
New updates to biosafety required training
Poliovirus containment: your responsibilities
Closing the loop: Nitrile glove recycling
Protecting yourself from blade injuries
Pharma Waste
Isoflurane Safety
Combined safety visits
Practical Tips for Personal Protective Equipment
Hygiene
Sharps
Tips and Tricks for Click 10 Bio-ARROW
New IBC DURC Policy Consolidation
Ethylene oxide
Polio containment
UW-Madison’s Workplace Ergonomics Lab
ChemManager+
Researchers’ Biosafety Manual
Lab visits checklist/resources
OBS Training Documentation Template
“OK to Trash” Stickers
Poliovirus Containment
Biosecurity: Am I doing everything I can?
Refresher Training Ideas
Demystifying biosafety acronyms
What happens after it leaves your facility?
What to know before you call SWAP
Laboratory relocation:
Tips to move your lab safely
BioContainment Lab Services
Solo and safe: Working alone in a lab
What’s new with the Office of Biological Safety
Contact Us
Need Help?
Have a Biosafety Question?
The UW-Madison Office of Biological Safety can help!
Office of Biological Safety
phone: 608-263-2037
email: biosafety@fpm.wisc.edu
Environment, Health & Safety
Facilities Planning & Management Division
University of Wisconsin–Madison
