Yes. The Research Safety Committee office is equipped to work remotely during limited business operations. Complete the Project Registration form as always (https://www.uab.edu/ehs/forms-guides-and-signs) and send this form along with a copy of the proposed methodology to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Yes. All of the committees in Research Administration are equipped and prepared to meet at the same scheduled times utilizing online meeting applications.

When individuals need to be present in the laboratory, best practices for social distancing must be used, including staggering work times, working 6’ apart, and limiting interactions. However, no one should work alone. If that is unavoidable, work when there is someone in an office on the same hall. If someone is not in the lab with you under these extenuating circumstances, you should always let someone know where you are, how long you will be there, and when to expect your return (a virtual buddy system). Rave Guardian (https://www.uab.edu/emergency/rave-guardian) provides a possible solution.

Absolutely NO CHILDREN should be in laboratories at this time during limited business operations due to COVID-19.

Yes. All work at UAB involving culturing of COVID-19+ patient samples or propagation/isolation of SARS-CoV-2 must be conducted at A/BSL3 in the SEBLAB. This work will require review and approval by the IBC prior to initiation. The IBC submission for all COVID-19 work must utilize the SEBLAB Project Registration Form for COVID-19 A/BSL3 work in addition to the standard Project Registration form. The standard form can be found at https://www.uab.edu/ehs/forms-guides-and-signs. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the form for A/BSL3 work.

Yes. All of the following must be completed in order to conduct work in SEBLAB

1. IBC Approval
2. Successful completion of a week-long A/BSL3 course
3. In-person A/BSL3 proficiency testing
4. Development, review and approval of all A/BSL3 SOPs
5. Completion of all Occupational Medicine requirements to work in SEBLAB
6. Fingerprinting and FBI background check for all work involving Select Agents (this material is not currently, but may be considered a Select Agent in the future)
7. Coordination with the SEBLAB management and completion of entrance requirements
8. Demonstration of proficiency in SEBLAB and laboratory-specific SOPs

Yes. IBC approval is still required, but collaborating with current A/BSL3 SEBLAB-cleared researchers during this time of limited operation is strongly encouraged. Please contact Dr. Justin Roth at 934-7488 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr. Samuel Cartner at 934-8213 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more information.

Yes. Please refer to the UAB COVID-19 Containment Guidance for Researchers document to find out more about UAB requirements for working safely with this material. This manual was developed using interim guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for work with this emerging pathogen. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a copy of this document.