Biological

• ACEC Animal research ethics, opens in a new window – for research involving animals
• DAFF Department of Agriculture (Quarantine), opens in a new window - For the importation and use of biological organisms
• OGTR Gene technology, opens in a new window - For research and/or teaching and facilities involving dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• HREC Human research ethics, opens in a new window – for research involving people, and for the use of human tissues, blood and their components
• IBC Institutional Biosafety committee, opens in a new window (UNSW IBC) – for oversight of Gene Technology research and facilities, SSBAs, and risk group 3 & 4 organisms
• SSBA Security Sensitive Biological Agents, opens in a new window  – security measures needed when using listed biological  agents

• Immunisation guideline: Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Q fever (UNSW HS435)
• Immunisation Questionnaire and Authorisation (UNSW HS427)
• Decline of Immunisation Form (UNSW HS079)

• If you will be working in a Physical Containment level 2 facility (PC2), you are required to complete Biosafety/PC2 awareness training to highlight the hazards and risk controls for these facilities.  General UNSW Biosafety/PC2 awareness training is available, and you need to receive the biosafety training unless you can show evidence of related training to your supervisor. Registration is through myUNSW, opens in a new window.  After receiving training, you will still need to receive adequate supervision while working in the facility until you are deemed competent for your tasks.  Laboratory Safety Awareness training is also required.
• The UNSW Gene Technology for researchers training is needed if you are working in an OGTR-certified PC1 or PC2 facility irrespective of whether you are working with genetically modified organisms and materials.  It is legislated that you receive Behavioural Requirements information described in the guidelines for the certification of PC1 and PC2 facilities.Please register for these sessions through myUNSW, opens in a new window. 
• These training sessions do not replace on-the-job training and instruction which is specific to the laboratory in which you are working.

• HS015 Waste Disposal Form - Biological
• HS321 Laboratory Hazardous Waste Disposal Guideline

For advice and assistance relating to biosafety, biological organisms, associated training and containment facilities, contact the HS Coordinator (Biosafety), HS Unit, Kate Noble, Ph: 9385 2911.