Biohazards

Protective Clothing Chart: Describes the minimum protective clothing required for working with each species.

ULAM Animal Containment Policies and Procedures and Appendices (Biohazard Housing Request Form, Chemical Agent Sign, Combo Hazard Sign, Infectious Agent Sign): Guidelines for biohazard housing, safety, husbandry, waste management, carcass disposal, and record keeping. Outlines the proper procedures for containment of hazardous substances in order to minimize the risk of exposure to personnel.

Use of Ether for Animal Anesthesia or Euthanasia: Guidelines for the use and storage of ethyl ether, as well as a description of the hazards involved in its use.

UM Program for Use of Anesthetic Gases with Research Animals: Guidelines for the use and storage of anesthetic gases, as well as a description of the hazards involved in their use.

OSEH Guidelines for Anesthetic Gas Use: Guideines for the management of anesthetic gases in animal research operations.

UM Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH) Website

UM Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (OSEH) Animal Handler Program Website