The safety of all members of the campus community is a primary concern of the University of Houston. The purpose of the Biosafety is to address safety through the proper management of potentially hazardous biological agents such as bloodborne pathogens (HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc.). This is accomplised through the development of policies and procedures inteded to provide guidance for worker safety when handling biological agents.  

In addition to policies, responsibilities and requirements for working with biological materials, this webpage contains helpful information for the day to day management of your laboratory.

For additional information or clarification please contact the Biological Safety Manager.