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On this page you will find words, phrases and acronyms and their definitions as well as useful links to health and safety information and legislation relating to chemicals used at 911±¬ÁÏÍø.

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ALARPÌý–ÌýÌýAs low as reasonably practicable. .

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BSOÌý– Biological Safety Officer.

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CLÌý– Containment Level.

COSHHÌý–ÌýControl of Substances Hazardous to Health. Read aboutÌý,ÌýCOSHH assessmentÌýandÌý.

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DerogationÌý–ÌýRelaxation of the law. This must be agreed by the HSE before the change to work can be carried out.

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GMBSSCÌý–ÌýGenetically Modification and Biology Safety Sub Committee.

GMMÌý–ÌýGenetically Modified Material.

GMOÌý–ÌýGenetically Modified Organism

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HGÌý–ÌýHazard Group.

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HWSAÌý–ÌýHealth and Safety At Work etc Act 1974. Read about HWSAÌý and theÌý.

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LicencesÌý– Some microorganisms require the department to apply for a licence e.g. Schedule 5 biological agents or SAPO Agents befre UCL can start work or store these agents. Information required for licence application will depend on the type of agent involved.Ìý

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MSCÌý– Microbiological Safety Cabinet.

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PPE - Personal Protective EquipmentÌý

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RPE - Respiratory Protective EquipmentÌý

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SAPOÌý–ÌýSpecified Animal Pathogen Order.

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Last updated: Sunday, January 30, 2022

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