Biosafety: Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Working at Containment Level 3

This course gives the delegate a systematic review of the facility design, operational practices and safety management which contribute to working safely in the containment level 3 environment. The delegates meet experts in the field in both practical and lecture settings and time is scheduled for debates into best practice in Containment Laboratories.

The course can be tailored to non-microbiologists, microbiologists and those experienced in working at Containment Level 3 (CL3) but taking on a management role.

Practical work undertaken on this course simulates working at CL3 in a genuine CL3 laboratory using Hazard Group 1 agents or non-toxic liquids and powders.

The course content includes:

Theory

• Infectious Diseases - Principles of Infection
• Hazard Criteria and Categorisation of Microbes
• Why Regulate
• Laboratory acquired and related infections (Historical and contemporary perspectives)
• Containment Level 3 (HSE video)
• Laboratory Biosafety criteria and rationale
• Pathogen Movements across boundaries
• Microbiological Waste Product
• Laboratory inspection and auditing: Purpose and Objectives
• Principles and Practice of Sterilisation
• Project (work) design vs safety considerations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health Factors for the Laboratory workers
• Project Design and BIG
• Disinfection Kinetics and efficacy evaluation
• Biocontainment - Purpose design and selection
• Theory and Practices of Fumigation
• Containment considerations when working with Prions
• Overview of Inspection authorities
• Safety Management - Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Biosecurity
• Accidents and Incidents - reporting, monitoring, investigating and preventing
• Facility and equipment monitoring and evaluation

Practical sessions

• Codes of Practice
• Audit of CL3 Laboratory
• Dexterity Testing
• Laboratory Manipulations
• Laboratory Discipline
• Clinical Samples
• Accident Scenarios
• Laboratory Design
• Risk Assessment

Course dates

23 - 27 April 2012

1 - 5 October 2012

26 - 30 September 2011 – Introduction to Practices and Principles of Containment Level 3 Design, Working Practices and Management

• I am really appreciative of the fact I could take part in it so thank you so much to all
• Information received will significantly improve the H&S protocols of both our CL3 facility and CL3 waste management
• Really well thought out practicals to highlight and compound what was brought out as main points in the theory
• Accident and emergency scenarios were also very useful and highlighted the need for practice
• I think the course was absolutely fantastic.
  

4 - 8 April 2011– Introduction to Practices and Principles of Containment Level 3 Design, Working Practices and Management

Comments included:

• "An excellent course. a good mix of theory and practical information delivered in a variety of ways by enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainers"
• "Excellent course! Very helpful HPA staff in terms of providing extra information people required"
• "The practical sessions were fun but also very thought provoking. I will feel more confident setting up our new laboratory- the course has been very useful to me"
• "I very much enjoyed talking to other delegates about their experiences in CL3 laboratories as we all came from very different backgrounds"
   

5 - 9 July 2010 – Introduction to Practices and Principles of Containment Level 3 Design, Working Practices and Management

The delegates were asked to rate each lecture, practical and discussion in addition to commenting on the general organisation of the course. The delegates rated 100% of the course as having met or exceeded their expectations.

Comments included:

• "The course was well presented and applied to those of many disciplines and I feel the group as a whole understood and have been able to take valuable information away from the course whether they seek to set-up, maintain or work at hazard group 3"
• "Lectures detailed and interesting and excellent practicals to back up the theory learnt"
• "All staff, even those not involved in the course, were unfailingly helpful and informative"
• "A lot of useful information including handouts, scenarios and practical presentations"
• "Will hope to practice Health and Safety from this course for many years to come and for benefitting staff awareness"
• "I fully enjoyed the course and found all the staff to be friendly and helpful"
    

Please contact us to register your interest in this course and we will let you know the next available dates for this course.

Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Porton Down
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 0JG
 

Email : nadp.training@hpa.org.uk

Telephone 44 (0)1980 612898

Fax 44 (0)1980 612841

Last reviewed: 4 January 2012