Biological Safety

  • Facility Support Services
  • Occupational Safety & Risk Management
  • Research Safety & Services
  • The Biological Safety program is designed to maintain safe conditions in biological research and prevent harm to humans and the environment. Safe biological research includes appropriate facilities and equipment, adequate training, proper laboratory practices and safe working conditions. Contact the BioSafety Office

    You can find detailed information about biosafety in the UF Biosafety Manual including biosafety policies and safe work practices. If you are working with biohazards, be sure that an electronic link or paper copy of the UF Biosafety Manual is available in the laboratory. Download UF Biosafety Manual

    For more information on general lab safety practices, please visit the Chemical and Lab Safety Page.

    Biological Hazards / Regulated Research

    Occupational Health / Medical Monitoring

    Biological Waste Management