Training and SOPs for using a biosafety cabinet
Wednesday, December 10 at 16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 11:00 EST / 08:00 PST
In this webinar, biosafety experts Dr. Julianne Baron and Dr. Lora Grainger will explain the imperativeness of biosafety cabinet (BSC) training in general and then move to discuss specific topics that may be key elements of such training. These topics will include the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reminders about best methods for working in a BSC, a discussion of surface decontamination and spill remediation, and how to address waste from a BSC.
Who should attend?
Lab managers, biosafety officers, and laboratory technicians.
Certificate of attendance
SelectScience is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. Continuing education units are also provided for the ABSA International Credentialing Maintenance Program. SelectScience Webinar 3: Training and SOPs for Using a BSC is approved for 0.125 CM points, approval # 25-2576.
Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Instruction level: Intermediate
Speakers
What will this webinar cover?
Join the webinar to get answers to these questions:
- Why is proper training essential for working safely in a BSC?
- Which BSC procedures require written SOPs, and how should these SOPs be structured?
- What are the top practical tips for working safely and efficiently in a BSC?
- How and when should a BSC be surface decontaminated, including after spills?
- What are best practices for containing and disposing of waste generated in a BSC?
Key learning objectives:
- Explain why individuals should be trained to use BSCs properly
- Identify what BSC use procedures should have SOPs written for them and how to effectively write an SOP
- Describe 10 tips for working safely in a BSC
- Explain how and when to surface decontaminate a BSC including what to do if materials are spilled within the BSC during work
- Detail the safe containment and disposal of wastes generated during work within a BSC