Working with Biologicals
The Medical College of Wisconsin is committed to ensuring a safe, healthy and compliant workplace for all employees and visitors as well as environmentally sound practices. To achieve that goal the College has established the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) which reviews all work with biological materials that could pose an occupational health or environmental release risk. Committee members work with Principal Investigators in the establishment of a safe working environment for employees and an environmentally sound waste stream process. The scope of Committee review includes the handling of bloodborne pathogens sources, biological toxins, infectious micro-organisms and genetically engineered constructs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MCW consider to be a biologic or biohazard?
What approvals do I need to work with biohazardous materials?
What can I do to streamline the approval process?
Is auditing or monitoring required?
What can I do to prevent problems in the laboratory?
What training is required?
What are the relevant policies and guidelines?
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?