SAFETY AND SECURITY Health, safety and environment (HSE) Trained personnel seek to prevent any negative impact of FMI activities on the health and safety of FMI members and on the environment. - To ensure the safe handling of chemicals, advice and information are provided on the FMI intranet. - A radiation safety officer oversees the purchase of radioactive materials, monitors workplaces and conducts regular training courses for postdoctoral fellows and students. - A biosafety officer helps in the risk assess- ment of FMI projects, monitors the labora- tories dedicated to recombinant DNA work at various levels and provides instruction on legal and safety aspects of experimental work with organisms. - The medical service provides appropriate, regular health checks for FMI members. - Disposal of waste, whether chemical, radio- active or biological, is carried out according to local statutes and in the most environ- mentally friendly manner. - Energy use and purchasing of materials are monitored to avoid waste of resources.     Information security (ISEC) The FMI has a policy of active data protec- tion. This includes personnel security and protection of our computer networks. Exchange of data and materials during our extensive collaborations with third parties is governed by formal agreements.