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Jul 19, 2021
Are You Inspection Ready? Checklist
Use this checklist as a self-evaluation tool to help your laboratory plan for an Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) inspection.
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EHS Standard Procedures and Protocols for Using Radioactive Material in Animals
Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Hazmat & Radiation webpage contains information about the following topics: Waste Disposal and Collection Biological Exposure Risks Chemical Exposure Risks Radiation...
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Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2015)
The Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy), is a set of standards administered by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) that require institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to...
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Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals (Second Edition)
Published by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine , Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals (Second Edition) focuses on the special anesthetic, analgesic, and postoperative care requirements associated with experimental surgery...
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Animal Handler Occupational Health & Safety Program
This Program is issued jointly by the University of Michigan Office of Research and the Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to provide guidance and consistency in the management of the health and safety program for animal handlers...
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Jun 29, 2020
Aquatics Facilities – Are You Inspection Ready? Checklist
Use this checklist as a self-evaluation tool to help your laboratory plan for an Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) inspection of your aquatics facilities. For best practices on basic laboratory animal safety and proper...
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EHS Biosafety Manual
The University of Michigan (U-M) Biosafety Manual is a resource for information, guidelines, policies, and procedures that will encourage safe research and eliminate, or reduce, the potential for exposure to biohazards. The information presented...
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USDA Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (2017)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations (also known as "AWAR" or "AWA/AWR") are a set of standards for the humane care and treatment of mammals (except laboratory-bred rats and mice)...
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EHS Radiation Safety
Maintained by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), the Radiation Safety webpage contains information about the following topics: Radiation safety forms Overview of radiation safety training requirements Information about...
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EHS Animal Handler PPE Chart
The purpose of this document is to define minimum standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with research animals at the University of Michigan for the purpose of preventing or controlling personnel exposure to zoonotic...
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Dec 14, 2020
Canadian Pathogen Safety Data Sheet Information
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May 17, 2021
Helpful Information Sheet: Policy on Investigating Noncompliance and Animal Welfare Concerns
This information sheet provides a short summary of the mitigation measures employed by the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee ( IACUC ) when incidents of noncompliance have been confirmed. For more information, please review the complete...
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U.S. Government Principles for the Care and Use of Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training (1985)
The U.S. Government Principles for the Care and Use of Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training were developed by the Interagency Research Animal Committee and published in 1985. As a recipient of U.S. Federal Government funds that support...
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Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (1974)
Published by the National Research Council, Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals (1974) includes a classification and description of amphibians commonly used for laboratory research, as well as...
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EHS Anesthetic Gases in Animal Research
Developed by the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), this standard operating procedure outlines the handling and use of anesthetic gases in animal research, including isoflurane, halothane, enflurane and ether. Review this...
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May 18, 2021
Quick Reference Sheet: Reporting & Investigating Animal Welfare Concerns
This sheet includes information about the many ways suspected incidents of noncompliance can be reported, how allegations and reports are assessed within the Animal Care & Use Program, details about the inquiry/investigation process, and the...
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Dec 7, 2017
Helpful Information Sheet: Flowchart for Hazard Use in Animals
This flowchart outlines the processes used by the Animal Care & Use Program to determine the appropriate containment housing level(s) for study teams using hazards in their animal studies. The document includes helpful information about required...
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AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 Edition)
The AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals are created by the American Veterinary Medical Association and are a widely recognized set of standards designed to provide “guidance in relieving pain and suffering of animals that are to be...
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Amphibian and Reptile Care and Information Sheets
Developed by the Western New York Herpetological Society (WNYHS), these care and information sheets offer instructions for the basic care of amphibians, lizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises, and other reptiles. Each sheet contains information...
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Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching (2020)
Published by the Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS), this is the fourth edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching , commonly referred to as the Ag Guide . "Previous editions were titled the...
