EHS-1500-WEB course in Stars to use biohaz materials.
Bio Level 1 unless additional permits obtained.
Barbara, x224, handles the biohaz waste.
NO media will be autoclaved for any individual who is not biohazard trained
The biohazardous materials at Hopkins are BIO LEVEL 1. See: biosafety_manual_complete.pdf
Most of the labs do rDNA with E. coli bacteria. Minimal risk using these materials.
Biohazardous Waste:
- DO NOT OVER FILL! Cannot exceed 14 lbs.
- Must be in Hopkins approved 5 gallon biohazard pails.
- Label with contents type and lab (rDNA, cDNA, bacterial, BL-1, etc.)(Block, Palumbi, etc.).
AUTOCLAVES
You can not be authorized to use the autoclave.
Leave material to be autoclaved with Barbara Compton and she will take care of it.
