Office of Biological Safety

Environment, Health and Safety Department, 30 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715-1227
Phone: (608) 263-2037, Fax: (608) 265-8700, biosafety@fpm.wisc.edu

Basic Biosafety

A PDF version of past Basic Biosafety training materials is available as a resource guide and covers the following topics:

• Roles and responsibilities of researchers, Institutional Biosafety Committee, etc.
• Risk assessment fundamentals
• Good laboratory practices and precautions for Biosafety level 1 and 2
• Types of containment equipment
• Proper disposal of biological materials, including sharps and infectious agents
• Emergency preparedness

The materials include useful information for both new and experienced laboratory staff/students. 

Questions? Call Biosafety at 263-2037