Health and Safety

Biosafety Manual

The Tissue Foundry Biosafety Manual can be found HERE. It includes:

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Standard Work Procedures (SWP).
• Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

* The U of T Biosafety Manual can be found HERE.

Safety Data Sheets

SDS can be found HERE, or directly from the vendor.

Report a Safety Incident

If you’ve had an incident as defined HERE, please contact Dan Voicu (dan.voicu@utoronto.ca) ASAP. An incident report must be submitted within 24 hours.

Safety Training

CRAFT Users must complete required training before accessing the Device Foundry (BA7175) or Tissue Foundry (MC403/405). Contact craft@utoronto.ca for registration.

Training includes online MIE safety modules, EHS courses, and in-person orientation.

Orientation

Your first visit includes a tour and review of:

• Emergency equipment and procedures
• Contact information
• Locations of SDS, SOPs, manuals, labels, etc.
• CRAFT – Device Foundry Orientation
• CRAFT – Tissue Foundry Orientation

After orientation, new users will receive keycard access. This must not be shared with unauthorized individuals.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

The EHS website provides resources for biosafety, chemical safety, waste management, occupational health, and training.

Chemical Waste Management

• Label and place chemical waste in approved cabinets.
• Green pails: chemical powders and contaminated broken glassware.
• Contact CRAFT staff if unsure where to dispose materials.
• Disposal Management Manual
• Poster guide for waste disposal

Biological Waste Management

• Yellow pails: biological waste only.
• Liquid waste must be disinfected (1% sodium hypochlorite, 30 minutes), then triple-rinsed before disposal.
• Sharps containers: needles, contaminated glassware, and materials that can puncture liners.

Chemical Labeling

Room temperature items: Must have workplace labels (binder in lab).

Fridge/Freezer items: If not using binder labels, samples must include:

• PI surname
• User name or initials
• Relevant dates
• Contents

Unlabelled items may be discarded.

Storage Space

• Lockers are available at both the Device and Tissue Foundries. Please speak to a CRAFT staff member if interested in using one.
• Freezer/Fridge space is only available for those who use the facility and require it. A CRAFT staff member must be notified to keep track of space, availability, and inventory.
• Availability is for temporary basis only and not for permanent storage!
• For example, a CRAFT User may store media in the fridge if he/she will be imaging cells on the Incucyte throughout the week.
• If extensive storage time is needed, please discuss plans with CRAFT staff. Any containers left without permission or label may be disposed.