To assist researchers and IBC applicants and promote uniformity in safety procedures, the following documents have been developed. These are provided for download; researchers are encouraged to use these resources as they are or to modify them to suit the purposes and needs of individual research programs.
SciShield Registration Resources
OSU is currently transitioning to the SciShield Biosafety module for all IBC registrations.
- Soft Rollout (October–December 2025): Researchers may use either the existing Word document forms or begin registering projects and amendments through SciShield.
- Full Implementation (January 2026): All IBC protocols and amendments must be submitted through SciShield. Word document forms will be phased out.
Resources:
- SciShield Login: oregonstate.scishield.com
- SciShield Biological Registration Navigation Guide (PDF)
- IBC Registration Instructions
Guidance Documents & Templates
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Response Guide
Guidance for exposures and spills in BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories working with recombinant DNA, pathogens, blood or body fluids, or other biological hazards. -
Waste Disposal Guide
Procedures for proper and compliant biological waste disposal at OSU. -
SOP Template Library
A template library to assist researchers in developing Standard Operating Procedures. -
Training Acknowledgement Form
A form to help principal investigators document lab-specific training for students, postdocs, and technical staff. -
Sharps Management Plan
Guidance for safe handling and disposal of sharps in research settings.