PURPOSE:
The Campus Biosafety Committee (BSC) is responsible for addressing matters related to biosafety in labs.
In addition to dealing with emerging biosafety issues, the committee also serves as a sounding board for EH&S policies regarding biosafety. Note: The current biosafety committee does not serve as an Institutional Biosafety Committee a described by the N.I.H. guidelines
MEETING SCHEDULE:
The BSC meets as needed to review chemical safety policies and issues as they arise.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership of the committee is composed of the Biosafety Officer (BSO), the EH&S Director, Chairperson of the Biology Department (or their designee) and available Biology personnel involved in, or knowledgeable about, the issues at hand.
LEADERSHIP:
The Biosafety Committee is chaired by the Chairperson of the Biology Department (or their designee). The BSO prepares the agendas, schedules the meetings, and arranges for meeting minutes.