The Emory University Biosafety Manual has been updated (http://www.ehso.emory.edu/documents/saf-310-emory-university-biosafety-manual.pdf).

This document is critical to the Emory University Biosafety Program. The manual was established to provide guidance in accomplishing the following goals:

• Protect personnel from exposure to infectious agents;
• Prevent environmental contamination;
• Provide an environment for high quality research while maintaining a safe work place, and;
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local requirements.

Version 4 of the Emory University Biosafety Manual includes:

1. Addition of Table 5. Comparison of the most common vapors and gases used for decontamination.
2. Addition of the following Appendices:

• Appendix A Spill Kit Essentials and Steps to Clean-Up a Spill
• Appendix B Safety Checklist for Operating a Small Cryostat or Microtome
• Appendix C Safety Checklist for Using Lyophilizes
• Appendix D Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants