Target audience
This course is designed primarily for laboratory staff who uses Class I and Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) in their day-to-day work in a biomedical setting.
Requirements and qualifications
Basic experience of working within biological laboratories is recommended. The course is presented in English.
Course description
BSCs are one of the most biosafety-critical items of equipment in any biological laboratory. This course provides information on the correct and safe operation of class I and class II BSCs in accordance with the UK and European legal framework (e.g. EN 12469:2000). Topics include principles of BSC operation, ergonomics, monitoring of operation, good working practices and emergency procedures.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how Class I and Class II BSCs work.
- Describe good BSC operator posture.
- Explain how to monitor day-to-day BSC operation.
- Demonstrate good operator practices.
- Explain how to clean and decontaminate BSCs.
- Describe a procedure to be followed in case of various BSC emergencies (including a spill).
Related courses
- Biological safety cabinets - maintenance and testing: eLearning
- Biological safety cabinets - maintenance and validation: Instructor-led
- Operation of biological safety cabinets (All Classes): eLearning
- Operation of biological safety cabinets (Comprehensive): eLearning
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.