Biological Safety

Gainesville Needlestick Hotline

 For ALL Human Blood or Body Fluid exposures in the Gainesville area call 1 866 477-6824 (OUCH) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Jacksonville UF employees go to the Employee Health Office in Suite 505, Tower 1, 5th and Jefferson from 7 AM to 4 PM. After hours go to the ER

If you are on an off-site rotation further than one-hour travel time from UF, seek care at the nearest medical facility.

EH&S Introduction For New Researchers

Minors in Laboratories, Clinics, or Animal Facilities Policy


New Online training classes for General Biosafety and Shipping and Transport of Biological Materials are now available!

Email bso@ehs.ufl.edu to register. Include your UFID number, Department, and campus P.O. Box in the email.

Registration Forms

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pdf file Recombinant DNA - Creation of Transgenic Animals  word.gif (1079 bytes) Word version

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pdf file All-Purpose Project Addendum Form        word.gif (1079 bytes) Word version

  or  Alphabetical Listing.
 

bulletAnimal Contact Program

bulletAutoclave Guidelines

bulletBiological Waste Disposal

bulletBiosafety and Regulatory Information
    for PLANT Research

bulletBiosafety Manual

bulletBloodborne Pathogen Program

bulletHIV Research Policy

bulletNon-Human Primates (monkeys)

bulletSelect or High Consequence Agents

bulletSheep, Goats, QFever

bulletShipping Biological Materials

bulletTissue Culture
bulletToxins of Biological Origin

bulletVaccinia Policy
bulletMinors in Laboratories
    or Animal Facilities Policy 		 bulletDurability of Examination Gloves

How to Find Us!

Mission Statement
The mission of the Biological Safety Office is to reduce workplace injury due to biological hazards. To accomplish this, we provide the University of Florida community with the latest information and advice concerning the safe handling, containment, and disposal of biological agents. Our office monitors compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines that affect agricultural, biological, and biomedical research at the University of Florida.

What We Can Offer!
The Biosafety Office can offer advice, provide training, and intercede with regulators when necessary. Please make use of our services!

EHS Home Finance and Administration Home UF Home UF Home PO Box 112190
Building 179/Newell Drive
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL  32611-2190
ph:  (352) 392-1591
fax: (352) 392-3647   

This page last edited June 26, 2008. Comments or questions are welcome to webmaster@ehs.ufl.edu