Forms and Instructions
Lab
Inspections
Part of the IBC protocol
approval process is an
initial inspection by the
Biosafety Officer of the
facility site where the
protocol research is to
take place. To assist Principal
Investigators (PIs) in
maintaining a safe laboratory
environment in which they
pursue their research,
all laboratories are re-inspected
annually by a member of
Purdue's Biosafety Office.
These inspections serve
as an opportunity for exchanging
information, promoting
safe use of equipment and
materials, and in verifying
that the protocol accurately
describes the current research
activities. If necessary,
assistance is provided
to PI's requesting
protocol revisions using
the IBC Form 2A.
The purpose
of these annual inspections
will be to:
Inspect
the lab area(s) for building
safety violations.
Review the posted hazard
assessment document.
Review the sharps handling
policy.
Review the biohazardous
waste disposal procedures.
Ask for the location of
the autoclave that is used
by PI’s staff.
Discuss the training needs
of PI’s staff.
Discuss future changes
to PI’s protocol(s)
and review the Amendment
to Protocol Form 2A.
PIs are expected to correct
any deficiencies or violations
noted in a timely manner.
The Biosafety Officer is
available upon request
to provide training to
faculty, staff and students.
Random,
unannounced laboratory
inspections may be performed
at any time by the Biosafety
Officer to ensure the safe
conduct of research at
Purdue.
Questions on the status of requests
for project approval may be
directed to Bob Golden (765)
494-1496; fax 496-2572.* Other
questions relating to research
involving potentially biohazardous
materials may be directed to
the Chair, Associate Chair or
the Office of Research Administration
(494-6840).
* Questions about laboratory
inspections should be directed
to Rachel DeRudder, 494-7968.
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