Policies & Regulations

The Office of Research Safety is required to comply with various GW policies and external policies and regulations and communicate policy changes.

The Division of Safety and Operations is available to help with chemical, fire and OSHA safety regulations.

The most recent updates for GW policies can be found on the policy website.

GW Policies

• Policy for Compliance Regarding Select Agents and Pathogens
• Policy Regarding Use of Recombinant DNA (rDNA) in Research
• Use of Radioactive Materials
• Laser Safety Policy
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Policy

External Regulations and Standards

• OSHA Lab Standard (1910.1450)
• Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (1910.1030)
• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
• Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (5th Edition)
• Select Agents List
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission