Primary Programs:

• Training (Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) and above, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biomedical Waste)
• Recombinant DNA, Etiologic and Select Agent Protocol reviews, registration and approval
• Biomedical waste collection, packaging and disposal
• BSL2 and above laboratory certifications and inspections
• Safety equipment certifications and inspections (chemical fume hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, eyewash and safety showers, autoclaves)
• Medical Monitoring (vertebrate animal handlers, OSHA HAZWOPER, and respirator users)

Other Programs:

• Food event approvals
• Red Cross training: (Adult CPR/AED, Child and Infant CPR/AED, Standard First Aid & Safety)
• Public Health and other miscellaneous sanitation issues

Oversight Committee: Biological Safety Committee

• Dr. Brian Chadwick, Chairperson Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Science
• Dr. Hank Bass Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science
• Dr. Wu-Min Deng Associate Professor, Department of Biological Science
• Dr. Richard Hyson Professor, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Jeong-Su Kim, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences
• Dr. Choogon Lee Associate Professor, College of Medicine
• Community Representatives (2)
• Elizabeth S. Southard University Legal Counsel, Office of the Vice President for Research
• Dr. Richard Le University Biological Safety Officer

Committee Service:

• FSU Animal Control and Use Committee
• FSU Food Advisory Committee
• FSU Campus Partners – Special Event Permitting

Richard Le, MPA, Ed.D.
Biological Safety Officer
850-644-5374

Alternate Contacts

Marvin Woods
Assistant Director
850-644-8800

EH&S
Main Office
850-644-6895