LBL02001

Laboratory Induction

Author: S. Thompson	Approved by:	SOP No. LBL02001
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1. Purpose

This describes the laboratory induction procedure for all new users of the laboratory facility. It is a requirement that this be completed by all new laboratory users and their confirmation of it's requirements recorded by signing the appropriate training sheet.

2. Scope

This applies to and is required by all users of the laboratory. If there are any questions please contact the biological safety officer (BSO).

3. Responsibilities

Users of the laboratory by being inducted by the biological safety officer are hereby acquiring the responsibilities of individuals working in a laboratory environment. They should be made aware of and agree to respect the hazards and risks that are or could potentially be present within a biological laboratory working to containment level one standards. Further, for all procedures carried out by the laboratory user they should be aware of all other SOPs that address the kind of procedures they wish to carry out. Also, the principal investigator for each project is required to carry out a risk assessment of the specific procedures that may be involved in their proposed project. Particular attention should also be paid to the containment, handling and disposal of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and agreed with the genetic modification safety committee (GMSC). In case of any doubt please ask the BSO for further information.

The current BSO is Samantha Thompson. Contact: bioscisam@gmail.com , tel 07720677678.

4. Related documents

All SOPs relavent to further work to be carried out.

5. Definitions

BSO – Biological Safety Officer
GM – Genetically Modified
GMO – Genetically Modified Organism
GMSC – Genetic Modification Safety Committee

6. Procedures

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7. Resources

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