Useful Resources

The following is a list of publications and websites relating to biological agents.The list is provided for information purposes. When using any advice or guidance from other jurisdictions, it should be ensured that it is in compliance with Irish Health and Safety legislation.

Websites

• Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)
• Government of Canada, Pathogen Safety Data Sheets

Publications

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OHSA)

• Biological Agents FACTS No. 41
• Risk Assessment for Biological Agents FACTS No.53
• Expert Forecast on Emerging Biological Risks Related to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) FACTS No. 68
• Expert Forecast on Emerging Biological Risks Related to Occupational Safety and Health Report
• State of the Art Report on Reproductive Toxicants.

World Health Organization (WHO)

• Laboratory Biosafety Manual (4th Edition)
• Biosafety Management Programme
• Laboratory Design and Maintenance
• Risk Assessment
• Biological Safety Cabinets and Other Primary Containment Devices
• Decontamination and Waste Management
• Outbreak Preparedness and Resilience
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Biorisk Management: Laboratory Biosecurity Guidance
• Biosafety videos (scroll down the page)