Authorized Personnel
The names of those currently authorized to work in the BSL-3 are on file at the Security Office.
Only authorized users are permitted to work in the BSL-3. In order to become authorized, potential BSL-3 users must:
- Have attended a bloodborne pathogen training session in the past year.
- Be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
- Receive University of Penn RSO radiation safety training.
- Provide a baseline serum sample drawn by the Wistar Phlebotomist.
- Attend a BSL-3 Code of Practice training session with the Wistar Safety Officer.
- Attend a hands on training session with the BSL-3 Laboratory Manager.
- Read, understand, accept, and adhere to all rules in this BSL-3 laboratory Code of Practice.
The Wistar Institute
Biosaftey Level 3 Laboratory Code of Practice