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BioSafety Manual
The Biosafety Manual is available in its entirety in HTML format below. In addition, the appendices and exhibits are available from this page as separate documents in MS Word format.

  1. Complete Biosafety Manual [ HTML ] or [ MS Word ]

  2. Appendices are available as separate MS Word documents:
    • EXHIBIT II-a: Right to Know Guidelines
    • EXHIBIT IV-a.1: Biohazard Warning Sign
    • Exhibit IV-a.3: Radiation Warning Sign
    • Exhibit IV-b: Disposal Instructions for sharps and medical / biological waste
    • Exhibit IV-c: Autoclave Operation
    • Exhibit IV-f : Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan for Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine Laboratories
    • Exhibit V-a: Classification of Human Etiological Agents on the Basis of Hazard
    • Exhibit V-b : Interstate Shipment of Etiological Agents
    • Exhibit V-c: Importation Permits for Etiological Agents
    • Exhibit V-d : Packaging and Shipping of Biomedical Material
    • Exhibit V-e: Final Rule : Additional Requirements for Facilities Transferring or Receiving Select Agents. This section is a summary of the Final Rule, as stated in the Federal Register 42 CFR Part 72
    • Exhibit V-f : Research Involving Recombinant DNA: Section 111. Experiments covered by the NIH Guidelines and Appendix C-VI: The Purchase or Transfer of Transgenic Rodents
    • Exhibit V-g: Two techniques for protecting Vacuum Systems from Contamination
    • Exhibit V-h: Occupational Health and Safety Program for All Personnel Handling and Working Near Laboratory Animals
    • Exhibit VI-a.1: Chemical Carcinogens regulated by the Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine Biosafety Committee
    • Exhibit VI-c: Philadelphia Fire Code for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
    • Exhibit VII-a: General Radiation Safety in the Laboratory
    • Exhibit VII-b: Protection and Monitoring of Pregnant Workers
    • Exhibit VII-c: Radiation Emergency Instructions
    • Exhibit VII-d: General Radiation Exposure Guidelines
    • Exhibit VII-e: Isotope Table


  3. Exhibits are available as separate MS Word documents: