Team:UCLA/Safety

Safety

The UCLA iGEM Team is dedicated to maintaining excellence in lab safety for our members. We have taken the following actions and considered the following risks in our to insure the safety of our members and community throughout the previous year.



Training

All UCLA iGEM members are mandated to comply with all UCLA Lab Safety Regulations, and received safety training from the university in the following areas:

  • Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Medical Waste Management
  • Biosafety Level 2 Training

Site-Specific Training & Lab Space

All UCLA iGEM members receive site-specific training before working in any lab space. (add more)

The UCLA iGEM team is in compliance with all university, state, and federal regulations concerning biohazard waste and chemical labeling...

Personal Protective Equipment

The UCLA iGEM team is committed to minimizing all risks at the level of PPE. All members are required to wear close-toed shoes, long pants, gloves, and a lab coat when performing any experiments in the lab. When appropriate, members are also required to wear goggles and any other protective equipment.