The College's Biological Safety Program encompasses the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requirements for recombinant DNA (rDNA) research. The primary elements of our Biosafety program include written policies and procedures, training and periodic compliance inspections.
A copy of the OSHA BBP standard can be
found Click here
All work involving human blood and body fluids, bloodborne pathogens must be registered with EHS. Questions related to the need for possible rDNA registration can also be directed to EHS through the College's Biological Safety Officer.
The Dartmouth College Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBC) provides oversight and review of the Biosafety program. IBC meetings are open to the public. Please contact the Office of Environmental Health and Safety for upcoming dates at (603) 646-1762.
Click here for additional information regarding the IBC.
IBC Frequently Asked Questions Click Here
The Clinical Gene Transfer Subcommittee (CGTS) of the Dartmouth Institutional
Biosafety Committee (IBC) is a multidisciplinary committee charged with the review
of clinical protocols involving gene transfer. Click
here for additional information regarding the subcommittee and information
on how to submit a protocol.
Click here to access FAQs on the Review Process
for Human Gene Transfer Trials
"Research with biological materials must be registered with EHS and with Dartmouth's Institutional Biosafety Committee. We have developed a new online, web-based system that will make this process as quick and easy as possible. This new system will allow EHS to collect the information we need to make sure your lab is in compliance with regulatory authorities such as the NIH and OSHA.
You must be a PI to access the system, use your Blitzmail username and password:
Click here to register
If you are having problems or need assistance with the website call Ben Benone (project manager for this application) at 1-800-939-7238 x87. You can also Blitz him at PIFolio."
Click here to access an online version of our
 Certification to Ship Biological Materials (you must be registered with EHS prior to shipping) (requires valid DND username and password).
Resources
The CDC/NIH recently updated their Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories. The 5th Ed. is now available online. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) has become the code of practice for biosafety, the discipline addressing the safe handling and containment of infectious microorganisms and hazardous biological materials. The BMBL oulines the microbiological practices, safety equipment, and facility safeguards that protect laboratory workers, the environment, and the public from exposure to infectious microorganisms that are handled and stored in the laboratory and is the basis for Dartmouth's biological research safety policies and guidelines.
WHO Biosafety Manual (3rd Edition) Click Here
To link to the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules.
To link to a list of Risk Group Classifications for Infectious Agents Click Here
For specific information on particular infectious substances, you may link to the Office of Biosafety at Health Canada's Laboratory Centre for Disease Control.
Safety Considerations in rDNA with Pathogenic Viruses
Exposure to Blood (What Healthcare Personnel Need to Know)
Eye Protection for Work with Infectious Agents
For specific questions or to learn more about our Biosafety Program, please E-mail the Dartmouth College Biosafety Officer.
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