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        • Biosafety Manual Introduction
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        • Chapter 2: Approval of Research Projects
        • Chapter 3: Biosafety Regulations and Guidelines
        • Chapter 4: Biosafety Principles
        • Chapter 5: Laboratory Biosafety Practices
        • Chapter 6: Laboratory Training
        • Chapter 7: Decontamination
        • Chapter 8: Laboratory Ventilation for Biosafety
        • Chapter 9: Human Tissue and Cell Culture
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        • Hepatitis B Vaccination Form
      • Chemical Hygiene Plan Chemical Hygiene Plan for the University of Nevada, Reno
        • Chapter 1: Chemical Hygiene Plan Purpose, Scope & Responsibilities
        • Chapter 2: General Laboratory Safety
        • Chapter 3: Written Standard Operating Procedures
        • Chapter 4: Safe Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
        • Chapter 5: Highly Reactive Chemicals
        • Chapter 6: Identifying Peroxide-Forming Chemicals
        • Chapter 7: Corrosive Chemicals and Allergens
        • Chapter 8: Cryogenic Liquids and Compressed Gases
        • Chapter 9: Particularly Hazardous Substances
        • Chapter 10: Nanomaterials
        • Chapter 11: Airborne Exposure Limits
        • Chapter 12: Laboratory Ventilation
        • Chapter 13: Personal Protective Equipment
        • Chapter 14: Eyewash Fountains and Safety Showers
        • Chapter 15: Communication of Chemical Hazards
        • Chapter 16: Chemical Storage
        • Chapter 17: Information and Training
        • Chapter 18: Medical Consultations and Examinations
        • Chapter 19: Emergency Response
        • Chapter 20: Chemical Waste Management
        • Chapter 21: Incident Reporting and Investigation
        • Chapter 22: Recordkeeping
        • Chemical Hygiene Plan Glossary
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        • Standard Operating Procedure Example
        • Glove Selection Guidelines
        • Laboratory Assessment Checklist
        • Partial List of Chemical Incompatibilities Partial List of Chemical Incompatibilities for the University of Nevada, Reno
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        • 6.0 Procedure for Obtaining Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)
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        • 9.0 Contamination Control Procedures
        • 10.0 Radiation and Contamination Surveys
        • 11.0 Record Keeping Procedures
        • 12.0 Sealed Source Use Procedures
        • 13.0 Iodination Procedure I-125 and I-131
        • 14.0 Instrumentation and Equipment
        • 15.0 Source Storage Procedures
        • 16.0 Restricted Area Designation Procedure
        • 17.0 Leak Test Procedures
        • 18.0 Personnel Monitoring
        • 19.0 Procedure when Exposure Limits are Exceeded
        • 20.0 Facility Design Criteria
        • 21.0 Phosphorus-32 Use Procedures
        • 22.0 Non-Ionizing Radiation Sources
        • Appendix A: Radiation Safety Staff and Services
        • Appendix B: Radiation Laboratory Rules
        • Appendix C: Waste Pick-Up and Disposal Procedures
        • Appendix D: Emergency Procedures
        • Appendix E: Definitions
      • Respiratory Protection Program
        • 1.0 Respiratory Protection Program Introduction
        • 2.0 Responsibility
        • 3.0 Medical Evaluation
        • 4.0 Education and Training
        • 5.0 Respirator Selection and Use
        • 6.0 Respiratory Equipment
        • 7.0 Maintenance and Care of Respirators
        • 8.0 Quantitative Fit Testing Procedures
        • 9.0 Qualitative Fit Test Requirements
        • 10.0 Record Keeping
        • 11.0 Glossary 11.0: Glossary for the Respiratory Protection Program
        • Appendix B
        • Appendix C
        • Appendix D
        • Appendix E
        • Appendix F
        • Appendix G
        • Appendix H
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        • 1.0 Introduction
        • 2.0 Responsibilities
        • 3.0 Chemical Labeling
        • 4.0 Chemical Inventory
        • 5.0 Safety Data Sheets
        • 6.0 Employee Information and Training
        • 7.0 Crystalline Silica
        • 8.0 Non-Routine Tasks
        • 9.0 Hazard Communication by Personnel Outside the Department or Workplace
        • 10.0 Communication of Hazard Information to Non-University Personnel
        • 11.0 Glossary 11.0: Glossary for the Written Hazard Communication Program
        • 12.0 Acronyms
        • Appendix I: Labeling of Secondary Containers of Hazardous Chemicals
      • Written Workplace Safety Plan
      • Biosafety Cabinet Certification Policy
      • Institutional Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern Policy
      • Laboratory Close Out Policy
      • Laboratory Incident Investigation Policy
      • Laboratory Safety Assessment Policy

Biosafety Manual

Date: Jan. 2025

Chapters

Introduction

  1. Purpose, Scope, and Responsibilities
  2. Approval of Research Projects
  3. Biosafety Regulations and Guidelines
  4. Biosafety Principles
  5. Laboratory Biosafety Practices
  6. Laboratory Training
  7. Decontamination
  8. Laboratory Ventilation for Biosafety
  9. Human Tissue and Cell Culture
  10. Work with Biological Toxins
  11. Incident Response
  12. Incident Reporting
  13. Biohazardous Waste
  14. CDC/USDA Select Agents
  15. Animal Care and Use in University Research, Testing, and Education Programs
  16. Packaging and Shipping Infectious Agents

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