Biological Safety Manuals
Biosafety
The “Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories” (BMBL) document is considered to be the minimum standard of practice for all U.S. laboratories that handle agents and diagnostic materials that may contain human pathogens. The BMBL outlines the biosafety level system that we have largely based the UT Biosafety Program upon.
CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 5th Edition -- Website
UT Biohazardous Waste Basics: A Guide for Handling & Disposal of Biological Wastes Generated in the UT Research & Diagnostic Service Environment -- PDF
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules (updated 10/09) -- PDF
UT Recombinant DNA User's Guide -- PDF (provides guidance for completion of the Recombinant DNA Molecule Registration Form)
Standard Microbiological Practices -- PDF
Bloodborne Pathogens
Developed in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. The purpose of this exposure control plan is to eliminate or minimize employee occupational exposure to human blood or other infectious body fluids. This standard applies to all University personnel who, during the course of their employment, may come into contact with human blood or potentially infectious bodily fluids.
UT Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan -- PDF
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards -- Website
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards FAQ -- Website
CDC Exposure to Blood: What Healthcare Personnel Need To Know -- PDF
Infectious Agent Supplemental Information
These websites have information sheets for all agents that are infectious to humans. The sheets include descriptions of the organisms, risk populations, history of lab-acquired infections and agent inactivation information. If your lab works with agents infectious to humans, you need to place copies of applicable agent MSDS in Section 4 of your Lab’s Biosafety Manual.
Public Health Agency of Canada Material Safety Data Sheets -- Website
Contact Information
Biological Safety Officer
Brian Ranger
336 Ellington Plant Sciences
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-1938
Email: branger@utk.edu
Biological Safety Specialist
Sarah DiFurio
336 Ellington Plant Sciences
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-9836
Email: sbottoml@utk.edu