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Biosafety - Policies and Procedures

Guidance on the procedures for working with potentially infectious agents in laboratories

Researchers are requested to complete the Biohazard Identification and Risk Management form, and submit it to the relevant laboratory manager for assessment. Once assessed and authorised, a copy is to be retained by the assessor (ideally in the location where the work is to be carried out), and a second copy is to be forwarded to the IBC secretary for CQUniversity records.

Guidance on the procedures for working with genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

The Commonwealth has established a national legislative framework for the regulation of gene technology in Australia. This regulatory system is managed by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). CQUniversity has received accreditation with OGTR, Accreditation number ACCR 158/2006. For researchers planning to work with genetically modified organisms, you must review the current version of the Gene Technology Act 2000, Gene Technology Amendment Act 2007, Gene Technology Regulations 2001 and Gene Technology Amendment Regulations 2007 prior to submitting your application.

All University personnel that wish to ‘deal' with genetically modified organisms (GMO) should be familiar with the appropriate processes for (i) certification of facilities and (ii) approval of research activities within the university. Some of these processes will require appropriate training. Training will be provided twice yearly by the Office of Research for those intending to use facilities that require OGTR accreditation.

Check the link to see whether your project requires approval from the IBC, and to see the stages involved in the approval process.