Biosafety Inspections

Biosafety Laboratory Inspection Program

Biosafety Biosafety Laboratory Inspection Program

EH&S biosafety staff conduct inspections of all laboratory spaces included on a research group’s Biological Use Authorization (BUA). These inspections cover administrative controls, elements of general laboratory safety, and specific requirements related to the...

Who needs to be there during the inspection?

At least one person from your research group with the ability to answer safety and technical questions should be there to meet the inspector. This can be the principal investigator, the lab safety coordinator, or a BUA member.

What should I do to prepare?

Review the Inspection Checklist for Biosafety.

Ensure that each lab member’s required safety trainings are up-to-date. Required trainings and completion status are viewable through the Labs at Berkeley (L@B) roster.

Have your lab’s latest BUA and associated SOPs, lab specific safety trainings, emergency response plan, and any other health and safety related documents...