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 (rtf 83kb)
