Biosafety

Use or study of microbiological agents, biological toxins, recombinant DNA molecules, human or non-human primate blood or tissues, and animal cell cultures.

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
• Biological Safety Policies & Procedures
• Biological Safety Forms

To Submit Protocols:

Stephanie Smith
120 Ozark Hall
Research Support & Sponsored PRograms
1-University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-2671, FAX (479)575-3846
ibc@uark.edu

Assistance with Forms and Procedures:

Dr. Miriam Lonon
Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
FAMA-A108
(479) 575-3597
Cell: 263-2840
mlonon@uark.edu

Export Control

Any item that is sent from the United States to a foreign destination is an export.  The release of controlled items/information to a foreign person within the boundaries of the United States is a “deemed export.” The release (export) of certain goods, services, technology, data, and technical information of importance to national security is strictly controlled by Federal regulations.  Prior to collaborating with, visiting, or sharing equipment, technical data and information, etc. with foreign persons in the United States or abroad, personnel must determine whether an export license is needed. Failure to comply with export regulations is punishable by civil penalties for the disclosing individual of up to $500,000 and additional criminal penalties of up to $1,000,000 and incarceration.  These penalties are per occurrence and cumulative if more than one export occurs in a single transaction.

 

Humans as Subjects in Research

• Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Email the IRB
• Policies and Procedures Governing Research with Human Subjects
• FY2006-2007 IRB Meeting Schedule and Protocol Submission Deadlines
• Research Protocol Form [MSWord] [WordPerfect]
• Protocol Approval Form
• Continuing Review for IRB Approved Projects
• Example of Informed Consent

To Submit Protocols and Request Assistance:

Iroshi Windwalker
Compliance Coordinator
120 Ozark Hall
(479)575-2208, FAX (479)575-3846
irb@uark.edu

Live, Vertebrate Animals as Research Subjects (IACUC)

Radiation Safety

Use of radioactive materials and equipment producing ionizing radiation, e.g., X-rays, including sealed sources.

• Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
• Radiation Safety Policies & Procedures
• Radiation Safety Forms

Information and Assistance:

Maksudur Sarder
Radiation Safety Officer
FAMA-A112
(479)575-3379 Cell: 263-2572
msarder@uark.edu

Responsible Conduct of Research

Toxic Substances

The Toxic Substances Committee recommends policies for the use, storage, and disposal of toxic substances, and monitors the application of the policies for compliance.  The chemical hygiene plan is available from the web page of the Environmental Health & Safety Unit of Facilities Management http://www.phpl.uark.edu/ehs/safety_chemical.html, and is the full statement of the UAF campus policy and procedures for handling toxic substances.

• Toxic Substances Committee (TSC)
• Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety