Human and Non-Human Primate Cells, Tissue, and Bodily Fluids

Potential Exposure Hazards

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Other pathogens that may be present in tissues, cells, and human derived products
• Cells containing viral agents used for transformation
• Self-inoculation with tumorigenic human cells
• Unidentified viral material

Standard Practices

Performing Research

• Handle all human and other primate cells, tissues, and human derived products with Biosafety Level 2 practices
• Perform work in a biosafety cabinet
• Use secondary containment for centrifugation

Disinfection

• Disinfect liquid waste with bleach (10% final concentration for 30-minutes) or autoclave liquids for 30-minutes before disposal
• Disinfect solid waste by autoclaving for 60-minutes before disposal (see Autoclaving Waste Fact Sheet), or dispose in red biohazard bag
• Follow biohazard spill clean-up procedures for human/primate blood/fluids

Training and Vaccinations

• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• All supervisors must offer lab workers the Hepatitis B vaccination and have employees sign declination form if they refuse vaccination

Exposure Response

• Have all exposures (needlesticks, contamination of non-intact skin, splashes to eyes, face, and mucous membranes) evaluated by a medical professional; see the Clinical Services page for providers or the individuals may see their health care provider of choice.
• Report all exposure incidents to your supervisor and fill out an online First Report of Injury (eFROI).
• Fill out an IBC Incident Report if the incident occured while working under an IBC protocol.