Facility guidelines
The requirements for each facility type at different physical containment levels are set out in the OGTR Handbook - Appendix 3 Guidelines for the Certification of Facilities/Physical Containment Requirements.
- Guide to Physical Containment Levels and Facility Types
- Explanatory Information on Guidelines for Certification of Physical Containment Facilities
The facility types most relevant to research work within the university are listed below. For other facility types refer to the OGTR web site.
| Facility Type | Current Guidelines |
|---|---|
PC1 Certified facility | |
PC1 Large grazing animal facility | |
PC2 Animal facility | |
PC2 Aquatic organism facility | |
PC2 Arthropod facility | |
PC2 Constant Temperature Room | |
PC2 Laboratory | |
PC2 Plant facility |
Personnel working in OGTR certified facilities are obliged to comply with their training requirements.
All GMOs must be transported in accordance with the OGTR Guidelines for the Transport of GMOs as current at the time of transport. The current version: Guidelines for the Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs. (effective 1 September 2011)
