Biosafety and microbiological containment

Guidance

• Infections at work

  Preventing exposure to micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses at work

• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

  Working safely with GMOs in contained use facilities like research laboratories

• Regulating specified animal pathogens

  Complying with the Special Animals Pathogen Order (SAPO) and applying for a licence

• Blood-borne viruses

  How to reduce the risks of blood-borne viruses and manage incidents of exposure

• Resources

  Publications and links covering laboratories, healthcare, sewage and legionella