Working with Biologicals at the Ƶ
The Ƶ (MCW) is committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for all employees and visitors as well as environmentally sound practices. To achieve that goal, MCW has established the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) which reviews all work with biological materials that could pose an occupational health or environmental release risk. The IBC works with Principal Investigators in establishing an appropriate risk assessment to ensure that lab personnel are handling and disposing of biological materials in a safe and compliant manner. The scope of IBC review includes the handling of human/animal-derived materials, biological toxins, infectious microorganisms, and genetically engineered constructs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MCW consider to be a biologic or biohazard?
What approvals do I need to work with biohazardous materials?
What can I do to streamline the approval process?
Is auditing or monitoring required?
What can I do to prevent problems in the laboratory?
What training is required?
What are the relevant policies and guidelines?
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?