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Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

Biological Safety

Audit Finding: Biohazard labels are missing

Adverse consequence(s): Research materials and/or sterile equipment could become contaminated with infectious agents.

Corrective action: All equipment and materials used to store or process potentially infectious agents must be labeled with a 'Biohazard' sticker.

Biohazard label on an incubator