Who should attend
This course is designed primarily for laboratory staff who uses class I, II and III 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, II and III 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. This course includes a combination of instructor-led lectures and hands-on demonstrations and exercises in a training laboratory.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how Class I, II and III 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).
Next steps
Please enquire for more information regarding course structure, assessment and dates.