The Biosafety e-Manual outlines procedures for using and disposing of agents and materials handled at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2). All University laboratories using BSL-2 agents must comply with the procedures in this manual.

Similarly, in shared spaces and researchers who work in communal areas must read and sign the Signature & Acknowledgement of Risk page of each other’s biosafety manuals.

The Biosafety e-Manual automatically integrates PI-specific information from the PI’s Inventory and Activity Registration (IAR) into the existing Biosafety Manual template, creating one document that streamlines and simplifies biosafety compliance efforts across the research community. 

How can I access the e-Biosafety Manual?

• PIs, Contact Persons, and PI Associates access the Biosafety e-Manual for viewing/printing through the IAR webpage (log-in).
• Researchers will be emailed a link to the updated PDF of the Biosafety e-Manual when updates or changes occur.

A printed Biosafety e-Manual, including the Signature & Acknowledgement of Risk page must be available for presentation during lab visits.

What do I need to do?

• Print a copy of your Biosafety e-Manual. Go here (log-in) and find the "pdf" link associated with the PI to download, save, and print now or prior to your next lab visit.
• Contact UVA WorkMed directly for instruction on receiving HBV vaccination, other vaccinations, titers, or vaccination declinations, instead of signing the HBV or Appendix C signature page (i.e., for other offered vaccinations Tdap, vaccinia, etc.).

The EHS Biosafety team will promote ongoing awareness of the Biosafety e-Manual through laboratory visits, revision of training modules and active outreach. Please feel free to contact us directly with questions - 434.982.4911 or [email protected] or [email protected].