A specialized area with the goal of protecting workers from agents of disease, such as bacteria and viruses, by using containment, decontamination and PPE procedures.

Code of Practice for Work with Biological Agents and Genetically Modified Micro-Organisms. This is split into the guidance document and the subsequent appendices (as below):

Code of Practice in (Word or PDF)
Appendix I -Approval Forms (Excel or PDF)
Appendix II - Use of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (Word or PDF)
Appendix III - Use of Autoclaves (Word or PDF)
Appendix IV - Housekeeping & Monitoring Checks (Excel or PDF)
Appendix V - Disinfection (Word or PDF)
Appendix VI - Fumigation (Word or PDF)
Appendix VII - Spillage/Accidental Release Report Form (Word or PDF)

Information on Sharps Injury - Action to be taken in event of Sharps injury, spash of human body fluid to eyes/mouth or human scratch/bite

1. Administrative arrangements for Genetic Modification Safety Committees. Revised Sep 2011
2. Genetic Modification Risk Assessment - Guidance for researchers and principal investigators. Revised Sep 2011
3. Policy and arrangements for work with genetically modified organisms.
4. Guidance on classification of activities using Lenitiviral Vectors. New Sep 2011
   

• Security of Pathogens and Toxins P06/02A (June 2002)
• ACDP & Schedule 5 list of pathogens [spreadsheet]
  
• Action in Event of Exposure to Biological Hazard