Biosafety

Do you use Madison Environmental Resourcing, Inc. (MERI) as a disposal method for your biohazardous waste? Do you ever wonder how they process the waste? MERI uses an environmentally safe process of microwave technology that …

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 (PIM) to the U.S. …

Labs should conduct refresher training annually that is specific to the lab’s procedures and hazards. If you need ideas on how to make training effective while also being fun and engaging, try any of these ideas: …

by Christopher Deegan, State Plant Health Director – Wisconsin USDA APHIS Plant Protection & Quarantine Are you travelling abroad for pleasure, research, or to visit friends and family? Be aware that the United States has …

The Animal Research Safety group has updated the ABSL-2, Chemical, and Radiological Hazards door signs for the animal facilities! PPE options better accommodate the biosafety protocol guidelines for those entering rooms without handling animals and …

We are excited to announce that the former Engineering Technical Services Team has been renamed as the BioContainment Lab Services (BLS). This new name  eliminates confusion with other engineering groups.

Do you work with animals listed on a biological safety protocol? Each facility is responsible for providing disinfectants that will prevent the transmission of animal pathogens; however these chemicals are unlikely to be approved for disinfection of biohazards.

Our world is full of abbreviations, and UW-Madison is no exception. For instance, in the field of Biosafety, IBC and OBS are often used. Here is a brief history to differentiate between the two. The …