Scientific Policies, Procedures and Guidance
Below is a list of OSHEU policies, procedures and guidance relevant to the field of scientific safety.
Policy
Biological
- Legionella Bacteria Policy [87.5 Kb]
- Hepatitis policy [16.7 Kb]
Ionising radiation related
Non-ionising radiation related
Procedure and Guidance
Biological
- Autoclave guidance [118.5 Kb]
- Autoclaving and Waste Disposal [34.0 Kb]
- Cryogenic gases [137.0 Kb]
- Fume Cupboard and MSC guidance [54.0 Kb]
- GM Organisms and Biological Agents [62.0 Kb]
- GMM Containment Measures table [73.0 Kb]
- Human Tissue [44.3 Kb]
- Microbiological Safety cabinets [2.2 Mb]
- Outbreak plan [185.5 Kb]
- Schedule 5 - Pathogens and Toxins [69.4 Kb]
- Use of Disinfectants [83.5 Kb]
Chemical
- Chemical Spillages [15.7 Kb]
- Chemical waste guidelines [132.0 Kb]
- COSHH Guidance 2005 [97.5 Kb]
- Fume Cupboard and MSC guidance [54.0 Kb]
- Fume Cupboard Test Procedure and Report [42.0 Kb]
- Procedures for fume cupboard maintenance [36.5 Kb]
Ionising radiation related
- RP1 Introduction to Radiation Protection [152.5 Kb]
- RP2 Managing Visitors in Radiation Areas [162.5 Kb]
- RP3 Action to be taken in Emergencies [350.5 Kb]
- RP4 Work with Geological Specimens [88.0 Kb]
- RP5 Work with Radioactive Materials [227.0 Kb]
- RP7 Radiation Glossary of Terms [91.5 Kb]
- RP8 Radiation Appendices [142.5 Kb]
- RP12 Radiation Decommissioning Guidance [121.5 Kb]
- RP21 Performing Contamination Surveys [124.0 Kb]
Non-ionising radiation related
- NIRP1 Ultrasonic Radiation [83.5 Kb]
- NIRP3 Electro-Magnetic Fields [430.5 Kb]
Forms and further information
Biological
- 2010 GM signature page form [38.0 Kb]
- GM Animal Form [106.0 Kb]
- GM Class 1 Risk Assessment (Example) [155.5 Kb]
- GM Class 2 Risk Assessment (Example) [166.0 Kb]
- GM Modified Plants form [109.0 Kb]
- GM Modified Plant Virus form [164.5 Kb]
- Wild Type HG3 Biological Organisms Form [149.5 Kb]
- Wild Type HG3 Signature Page Form [14.1 Kb]
Chemical
Ionising radiation related
- 2908 Excepted package certificate [80.7 Kb]
- 2910 Excepted package certificate [118.6 Kb]
- 2911 Excepted package certificate [120.0 Kb]
- Application Project Authorisation APA [79.0 Kb]
- CDG-ADR Exempt package certificate [119.4 Kb]
- Contamination status CS1 [50.0 Kb]
- Designation of Radiation Areas form RA [77.0 Kb]
- Radiation Worker registration form RW1 [92.5 Kb]
- Radiation Workers Training Record TR1 [62.5 Kb]
- Radiation Personnel CW [57.5 Kb]
Non-ionising radiation related
- laser survey form LS1 [80.0 Kb]
- laser user registration form LW1 2008 [46.0 Kb]
Further information
The Association of University Radiation Protection Officers : http://www.aurpo.org/
The Environment Agency’s Radiation Users Homepage : http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/sectors/32481.aspx
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine : http://www.ipem.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
The Society of Radiological Protection : http://www.srp-uk.org/
The International Atomic Energy Agency Publications Page : http://www.iaea.org/Publications/index.html
The Health and Safety Executive’s Ionising Radiation Homepage : http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/
The Health and Safety Executive’s Publications Page : http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/ionising/publications.htm
The Health and Safety Executive’s Non-Ionising Radiation Homepage : http://www.hse.gov.uk/radiation/nonionising/information.htm
The “My Dose Review” Site (for Radiation Workers wishing to view their personal Dosimetry Report) : https://www.dosimetry.com/myaccount/register.html
The British Medical Ultrasound Society : http://www.bmus.org/intro/home.asp
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency : http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Aboutus/index.htm
Guidelines for Expectant or Breast feeding Mothers : http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg334.pdf