Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Application Review Checklist for:
Applicant’s Final Pre-submission Review
BSO’s Preliminary Review
Primary Reviewers Pre-meeting Review
(08-01-2008 Edition)
NAME:
NAME: NAME:
Applicant
Review
Items To Be Reviewed
BSO
Review
Primary
Reviewer
COMPLETENESS
1. The most current version of the IBC protocol application is being used.
2. All questions have been answered.
3. General Practices have been reviewed and variances described.
4. Protocol summary provides sufficient detail, noting particular hazards
and how these hazards will be safely handled and contained as part of
the procedure.
5. BSL Levels appropriate for the biological agents specified have been
indicated.
6. The laboratory is appropriate for the experiments proposed (e.g.
Biosafety cabinet, fume hood, hand washing sink, eye wash, etc.)
7. Supporting documentation is attached to the aapplication.
8.
• Product information for the disinfectant of choice.
9.
• Material Safety Data Sheet(s)
10.
• Curriculum Vitae
11.
• Room Diagrams
12.
• Specifications/Information on novel equipment
13.
• Other:
14. Spelling of important terms is correct, especially names of biological
agents.
15. Listings of biological agents and locations of use/storage are consistent
throughout application.
16. Application is signed and dated by applicant.
DISINFECTANTS
17. If bleach is chosen as the disinfectant, application specifies that bleach
solution is freshly prepared at a concentration of 10% by volume, or 1:9
dilution.
18. MSDS is provided for other disinfectants.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
19. Principal Investigator phone number is specified.
20. At least one phone number for after hours contact is specified.
FORMAT
21. Margins have been maintained throughout document.
22. Pagination has been maintained throughout document.
LABORATORY DIAGRAMS
23. All laboratories identified in the application have corresponding
diagrams included in or attached to the application.
24. Diagrams are legible and provide sufficient detail to relevant features
including entrances, benches and work areas, equipment.
TRAINING
25. Personnel are appropriately trained by the Principal Investigator.
26. Personnel have attended laboratory safety training offered by the Office
of Environmental Safety & Services.
