We are committed to ensuring the safety of laboratory operations and project design to protect team members, the laboratory environment, and the public. We have formed a Safety Committee to oversee, develop and implement safety policies, procedures and training to meet iGEM requirements and ensure a high level of laboratory safety.

Project Risk Assessment: When designing and executing projects, we conduct detailed risk assessments to identify potential safety risks and take steps to mitigate those risks.

Ethical considerations: We always consider the potential impact of projects on the environment, society and human health to ensure that our research complies with ethical and legal requirements.

Biological materials control: We strictly control all biological materials used to ensure that they do not leak or pose a threat to the environment and humans.

Transparency: We maintain transparency on the project, sharing our research results and safety information, and sharing our best practices with other iGEM teams.

Our laboratories should be located in a secure, manageable location away from food and beverage storage areas.

Safety facilities: The laboratory is equipped with emergency eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment

Laboratory equipment inspection: All laboratory equipment is regularly inspected and maintained

Laboratory Clothing: All team members must wear laboratory clothing when entering the laboratory, including lab coats, gloves, goggles, and masks (if required).

Hand Hygiene: Team members must wash their hands frequently and use appropriate hand sanitizer to prevent cross-contamination.

Waste Disposal: All waste must be properly disposed of in accordance with laboratory regulations, including chemical waste, biological waste, and glass waste.

Chemical Safety: Team members must understand the hazards of chemicals used and take appropriate precautions during use, including using chemical hoods and wearing gloves.

Biomaterial Safety: When handling biological materials, team members must adhere to Biosafety Levels (BSL) and Biosafety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Incident Reporting: Any laboratory incident must be reported immediately to the responsible person and appropriate measures taken to contain and resolve the incident.

First Aid Measures: Team members must receive basic first aid training and know the location of emergency contacts and first aid facilities within the laboratory.

We have established a safety committee in our experiments, which is responsible for overseeing, developing and implementing safety policies, procedures and training to ensure the safety of laboratory operations and project design.

Safety committees regularly inspect laboratory operations to ensure team members are following proper safety procedures and protocols. They oversee the use of chemicals and laboratory equipment to minimize potential hazards.

The Safety Committee develops and maintains a detailed manual of safety policies and procedures that includes information on laboratory rules, chemical management, biosafety, and emergency handling. These policies and procedures are updated as needed and ensure consistency with iGEM’s safety standards.

The Safety Committee is responsible for developing and implementing a safety training program to ensure all team members have the necessary safety knowledge and skills. These trainings include laboratory safety, biosafety, emergency response, etc.