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Microbiology laboratory safety: The fundamentals
Key Information
Duration: 1 day
Available as: face-to-face and in-house training
Price: £580 per person
Course dates
Overview
Safety should be a top priority for anyone working in a laboratory, however balancing safety requirements with bench-focused deliverables requires thought and understanding of a range of different topics. The first step is to understand the hazards you are working with, the risks associated with them, and the range of control measures available along with how and when they should be used.
This one-day course covers hazard identification, risk assessment, engineering, administrative and personal control measures, waste handling, emergency procedures and training and competency, within containment level 2 (CL2) and containment level 3 (CL3) laboratories, equipping delegates with the knowledge to safely work within a microbiology setting.
This training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant, high quality training. Upon completion of this course, attendees can claim 24 CPD points.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:
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Identify common hazards in CL2 and CL3 laboratory environments
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Conduct a risk assessment
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Identify laboratory control measures, including engineering, administrative and personal controls
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Know how to safely handle laboratory waste
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Respond appropriately to an emergency
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Understand the importance of training and competency in relation to laboratory safety
What the course will cover
This course will cover hazard identification, risk assessment, engineering, administrative and personal control measures, waste handling, emergency procedures and training and competency, within a containment level 2 and containment level 3 laboratories.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for those new to the microbiological laboratory environment, or those looking to refresh their knowledge relating to laboratory safety.
Book your place(s)
Course fees include all resources and a certificate of attendance (please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking).
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In-house training
This course can also be delivered to larger groups at a suitable, agreed location anywhere in the UK or internationally, online, or at the HSE Science and Research Centre. Content can also be tailored to meet organisations' own needs. Please get in touch to find out more.
