Biosafety Month
“Promoting a Culture of Biosafety and Responsibility” is this year’s focus for Biosafety Month. During October, individuals and organizations are encouraged to focus on and reinforce their attention to biosafety and biosecurity standards.
Thematic elements of enhancing a culture of biosafety include:
- Enhancing biosafety training
- Promoting the development of comprehensive biosafety standard operating procedures
- Supporting researchers to take an active role in biosafety efforts in their laboratories
- Highlighting successes in the conduct of ethical and safe research
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
EH&S is an employing unit which reports to the Senior Vice President for University Services at Iowa State University (ISU). EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury, protects the environment and connects the university to the message of safety and preparedness. EH&S delivers effective education, fosters beneficial partnerships, maintains technical expertise and provides exemplary service.