Target audience
This course is designed primarily for health, safety and biosafety professionals and facility managers who (1) seek to gain comprehensive knowledge of Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) use and operation, or (2) are involved in designing, commissioning or upgrading biomedical facilities.
Requirements and qualifications
Basic experience of working within biological laboratories is recommended. The course is presented in English.
Course description
This comprehensive course provides information on the management, operation and maintenance of class I, II and III BSCs in accordance with the UK and European legal framework (e.g. EN 12469:2000). Topics include principles of BSC design and operation (including air extraction systems), installation and commissioning, testing and validation requirements, ergonomics, monitoring of operation, good working practices, fumigation and emergency procedures.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how Class I, II and III BSCs work.
- Compare hard-ducted, thimbled, by-pass and recirculatory BSCs.
- Describe the process of installation and commissioning.
- Describe requirements for BSC testing and validation.
- Describe good BSC operator posture.
- Explain how to monitor BSC operation.
- Demonstrate good operator practices.
- Explain how to clean, decontaminate and fumigate BSCs.
- Describe procedures for various BSC emergencies.
Related courses
- Biological safety cabinets - maintenance and testing: eLearning
- Biological safety cabinets - maintenance and validation: Instructor-led
- Operation of biological safety cabinets (Class I and Class II): eLearning
- Operation of biological safety cabinets (All Classes): eLearning
Next steps
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