Intro -- _Hlk50501865 -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary of terms -- Executive summary -- SECTION 1 Introduction -- SECTION 2 Biosafety programme management cycle -- 3.1 Demonstrated commitment of senior management -- 3.2 Demonstrated commitment to biosafety throughout the organization -- SECTION 3 Establishing a strong biosafety culture -- 3.3 Active engagement of laboratory personnel and support personnel -- 3.4 Ongoing communication and promotion of biosafety -- 4.1 Senior management -- SECTION 4 Roles and responsibilities -- 4.2 Biosafety committee -- 4.3 Biosafety officer -- 4.4 Laboratory personnel -- 4.5 Support personnel -- 5.1 Foundational elements of a biosafety programme -- SECTION 5 Developing a biosafety programme -- 5.2 Biosafety programme management in different types of facilities -- References -- Further information -- ANNEX 1. Pathogen safety data sheet template -- ANNEX 2. Biosafety risk assessment template -- ANNEX 3. Biosecurity risk assessment template -- ANNEX 4. Biosafety manual template -- ANNEX 5. Biosecurity plan template -- ANNEX 6. Occupational health and safety programme template -- ANNEX 7. Emergency response template -- ANNEX 8. Incident reporting form and investigation report -- ANNEX 9. Inventory template -- ANNEX 10. Self-inspection checklist template.