Biological Safety
The purpose of Biological Safety is to contain and thereby reduce or eliminate the exposure of lab workers and the general public to potentially hazardous and infectious agents. Primary protection for lab workers is provided through the use of safety equipment and good microbiological techniques. Boston College’s Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) meets twice annually. It overlooks lab practices and approves protocols involving biohazards and recombinant DNA work before they begin. For more information please see Boston College’s Biosafety Manual
For further assistance please contact Sunil Gulab, Biosafety Officer, at (617) 552-0363.
Helpful sites:
http://www.absa.org
http://www.cdc.gov
http://www.nih.gov
Radiation Safety
The purpose of Radiation Safety is to keep exposure to Radiation As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). This is done by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), training users in protection from radiation, and regulatory compliance, keeping work areas clean, and monitoring for accidents and spills of radioactive materials. Prior to the use of Radioactive materials, one has to undergo the Initial Radiation Safety Training and have their protocol approved by the Radiation Safety Committee. Boston College’s Radiation Safety Committee meets quarterly to approve protocols and keep the College in compliance. For more information please see Boston College’s Radiation Safety Manual.
For notification of, or assistance with a radioactive spill, please contact Sunil Gulab, Associate Radiation Safety Officer at (617) 552-0363.
Helpful sites:
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/rcp/radia.htm
http://www.nrc.gov/
Chemical Safety
The purpose of Chemical Safety is to ensure the proper handling of hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste management as well as disposal. Exposure to Hazardous chemicals is kept at a minimum by using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and by performing experiments in a certified chemical fume hood. The Chemical Hygiene Committee meets twice annually and oversees lab protocols with hazardous chemicals as well as keeps up with regulatory compliance. For more information please see Boston College’s Chemical Hygiene Plan
For further assistance please contact Sunil Gulab, Chemical Hygiene Officer, at (617) 552-0363.
Helpful sites:
http://www.acs.org
http://www.siri.org