Biosafety

As part of our commitment to minimize the risk of poliovirus release from our research and diagnostic laboratories, UW-Madison must report the acquisition or discovery of any poliovirus potentially infectious materials to the U.S. National …

What is ChemManager+? ChemManager+ is a barcoded chemical inventory platform that integrates with ShopUW+ to streamline chemical inventory management and hazard communication. It is used by anyone that needs to search for, order, and purchase …

Many researchers and health care professionals use needles daily. Surprisingly, data from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 385,000 US healthcare workers accidently stick themselves with a needle every year. Needle stick injuries …

Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) serve as the primary means of protecting laboratory workers and their surrounding environments from pathogens. At the UW–Madison, many BSCs were procured more than two decades ago. These old units are …

Are you considering the purchase of an ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilizing unit? If you are, please be aware that EtO sterilizing units and related emissions require coverage under the UW-Madison air permit and may also …

Here are a few tips to ensure a safe workspace in your lab and BSC. Before Look at the area where the BSC is located. Make sure there are no obstructions such as a door …

As part of the campus review and revision process for the UW-Madison Policy Library, both the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Dual Use Research of Concern policies have undergone separate consolidations. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) …

Safe hygiene practices promote a culture of safety in the laboratory and build a foundation for research success. Proper hygiene can reduce contamination issues, the risk of release events, and exposure to biohazardous materials. Proper …

Cage labels and door signs: what you need to know Attention, animal researchers! Properly completing cage labels and door signs is not just a mundane task; it is a crucial part to keeping your fellow …

ARROW, the online workflow system for research oversight, was upgraded on August 10 to ensure continued functionality. Research teams will notice a few changes to the Bio-ARROW protocol after this update, including: The protocol is …