Biological
Many of the research programs at UNSW use a variety of biological agents (human, animal, plants, insects, and micro-organisms, whole or part and their by-products). All work with biological agents, has specific safety and containment requirements for the management
of associated hazards.
The UNSW Biosafety Procedure is used to help ensure a structured system for protecting
the health and safety of people, and for protecting the environment from risks posed by
biological hazards. It includes the practical requirements for working safely in Physical Containment (PC) facilities, particularly PC2 Facilities.
All UNSW research and teaching that involve biological hazards must comply with specific requirements in the Biosafety Procedure. Further information can be found in Documents and Resources.
- ACEC Animal research ethics – for research involving animals
- DAFF Department of Agriculture (Quarantine) - For the importation and use of biological organisms
- OGTR Gene technology - For research and/or teaching and facilities involving dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- HREC Human research ethics – for research involving people, and for the use of human tissues, blood and their components
- IBC Institutional Biosafety committee (UNSW IBC) – for oversight of Gene Technology research and facilities, SSBAs, and risk group 3 & 4 organisms
- SSBA Security Sensitive Biological Agents – security measures needed when using listed biological agents
- Immunisation guideline: Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Q fever (UNSW HS435)
- Immunisation Questionnaire and Authorisation (UNSW HS427)
- Decline of Immunisation Form (UNSW HS079)
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For advice and assistance relating to biosafety, biological organisms, associated training and containment facilities, contact the HS Coordinator (Biosafety),HS Unit, [Kate Noble, ph: 9385 2911 ]