Number 07.07.13 Division Office of Environmental Health and Safety Date October, 2003 Purpose The purpose of the UAH Biological Safety Manual is to specify the practices, procedures and requirements for the safe handling and use of biohazardous materials for research, clinical and teaching activities at UAH. Policy Biological Safety Manual Review The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is responsible for the review of this policy every five years (or whenever circumstances require). Biological Safety Manual