Safety/Check In

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Check-In

You must complete a Check-In form for every whole organism and every part you will use that is not on the "White List". You may not acquire or begin working with the organism/part until the Safety Committee has approved your Check-In. If you already started working with the organism/part, complete a Check-In as soon as you can, and use the "Further Comments" box at the bottom to explain what work you have already done.

The Check-In form is short and easy. Even if you are only thinking about using an organism/part, please go ahead and submit a Check-In, or consult us by emailing safety AT igem DOT org. We will reply as quickly as we can. We want to help you work safely!

We will acknowledge receipt of each Check-In form within two business days, and we will send a reply within one week. We expect to reply to most Check-In forms much more quickly.

You are logged in as $SUBMITTER-NAME ($SUBMITTER-USERNAME), and completing a Check-In Form for team $TEAMNAME. If this is incorrect, please [link]log out.

1. Is this Check-In for a whole organism, or a part (DNA sequence, protein, etc.)?

  • () Organism (skip question 2)
  • () Part

If you are only using a part:
2. a)

b) What is the natural function of the part in its parent organism?

c) Does the part, by itself, present any safety risks? If yes, what are the risks? If no, why is the part not dangerous?

3. a) What organism are you using? (Or, if this Check-In is for a part, what organism does the part come from?) Include the name of the strain, if applicable. ___________ REQUIRED b) What is the Risk Group of this organism? (Check the Safety Hub for help determining Risk Group.) REQUIRED () 1 () 2 () 3 () 4 () Other: __________ c) What source did you use to get the Risk Group information? REQUIRED () DSMZ () ABSA () Other (give a link): _________________ CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THIS RADIO BUTTON IS SELECTED 4. What will you use the part/organism for? [paragraph box] REQUIRED 5. How do you plan to acquire the organism or part? [paragraph box] REQUIRED 6. How will you ensure that you handle the organism/part safely? What safety actions will you take to protect members of your team, other people at your school, and members of the public? [paragraph box] REQUIRED [] If you have already submitted the About Our Lab form, check this box and skip question 7. 7. Describe your lab facilities and safety practices. a) What is the BioSafety Level of the laboratory area in which you will handle this organism/part? CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THE SKIP Q7 BOX IS NOT CHECKED () 1 () 2 () 3 () Other: __________ CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THIS BUTTON IS SELECTED b) What type of work environment will you use to handle this organism/part? CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THE SKIP Q7 BOX IS NOT CHECKED () Open bench top () Laminar flow hood / biosafety cabinet with open front () Glove box (biosafety cabinet with closed front) () Other (describe): ________________ CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THIS BOX IS CHECKED c) What personal protective equipment will you use when you handle this organism/part? Please check all that apply. CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THE SKIP Q7 BOX IS NOT CHECKED [] Appropriate clothes (long pants/skirts, shoes that cover your toes) [] Lab coats [] Gloves [] Safety glasses / goggles [] Full face shields [] Surgical masks [] Respirators (what kind?) _______________ CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THIS BOX IS CHECKED [] Other (describe): _________________ CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED IF THIS BOX IS CHECKED

Further Comments:

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