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Animal Research Safety Resources

Allergen Safety

Western has developed policy and safety measures when dealing with animal-related allergens. These can be found on the ACC's SOP Index.

Biosafety

Institutional Biosafety

Western's Biosafety Website contains the following information:

• Training Requirements
• Western Biosafety Manual [PDF]
• Biosafety Policies and Procedures
• Biosafety Awareness [PDF]
• Biological Agent Permit Application (BAPA) form [DOC] and information

External Resources

The Following are external resources that may provide helpful information on Biosafety:

• Human Pathogens and Toxins Act
• Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Database
• Containment Standards for Veterinary Facilities
• Canadian Biosafety Standard
• What You Should Know About Importing Human Pathogens into Canada
• Office of Laboratory Security, Public Health Agency of Canada
• Biohazard Containment and Safety, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Disease Agent Information

Chemical Safety

Procedures and Guidelines

Safe work practices have been developed for the use of a variety hazardous chemicals in animal research. These can be found within the ACC's SOP index.

Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety - MSDS Database

Search for MSDS sheets at http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/msds/search.html.