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Biosafety Officer

  • providing advice and information on gene technology matters at the local level
  • providing advice and information on the local use, storage, transport and disposal of biological substances
  • assisting with risk management of hazards and risks associated with biological substances;
  • providing assistance to the safety officer in the initial response to, and investigation of, accidents and emergencies involving biological substances;
  • liaising with the university OGTR Compliance Officer, OHSE, the zone OHS&E committee and the head of unit or controlled entity;
  • reporting breaches of compliance to Institutional Biosafety Committee
  • assisting with the promotion of biological safety awareness.

A biosafety officer may be requested to hold a position on the Institutional Biosafety Committee on a rotational basis.

A list of local Biosafety Officers can be found here