Team:Minnesota/Safety

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<h2>Safety at the University of Minnesota</h2>
<h2>Safety at the University of Minnesota</h2>
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Biosafety rules for the University of Minnesota are described in the Biosafety Manual, which is produced by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS). The Biosafety Manual is available online here: <a href="http://www.dehs.umn.edu/bio_pracprin.htm">http://www.dehs.umn.edu/bio_pracprin.htm</a>
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Biosafety rules for the University of Minnesota are described in the Biosafety Manual, which is produced by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS). The Biosafety Manual is available online here:  
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The University of Minnesota Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) oversees any research involving the use or manipulation of recombinant DNA. Information about the University of Minnesota IBC can be found online here: <a href="http://www.research.umn.edu/ibc/#.UElFPo60zQc">http://www.research.umn.edu/ibc/#.UElFPo60zQc</a>
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The United States of America also has safety regulations and guidelines maintained by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Information about Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) are found in a publication made available by the CDC. The BMBL 5th Edition can be found online here: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/index.htm">http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/index.htm</a>
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In addition to previous laboratory safety training obtained in classes, all iGEM participants are required to undergo safety training modules appropriate for his or her research as well as the research of others in shared lab space. Training modules for completion can be found online here: <a href="http://www.dehs.umn.edu/training_newlabsafety.htm">http://www.dehs.umn.edu/training_newlabsafety.htm</a>
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Additionally, safety information and orientation within the lab space are given by instructors on the first day in laboratory. Lab-specific SOPs were described and provided by instructors in case of biological contamination and spill. Waste disposal techniques for different types of waste were described and a template was provided for student reference.
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