Who is in charge of ensuring that laboratories such as PAAR follow current guidelines for safety and security?
The federal government has established the current guidelines for safety and security in these facilities. All personnel working in the facility will be required to be trained in the handling of specific infectious agents used in the PAAR facility and the established guidelines for safety and security. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will inspect the facility and review plans prior to operation and while the facility is in operation to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Ohio State University’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety will provide oversight to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional requirements.
