Course Details
Course Objectives
This training is designed to equip laboratory personnel working in BSL-3 environments with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond to emergency situations effectively. Participants will learn how to identify and classify emergencies, such as hazardous spills or containment breaches, and apply the correct response procedures. The course includes both instructor-led presentations and hands-on exercises to ensure participants gain practical experience in managing emergencies and maintaining laboratory safety.
Key Topics Covered
- Incidents vs. Emergencies: Determining the difference and establishing response priorities.
- Emergency Planning: Creating and implementing a detailed Emergency Response Plan for BSL-3 labs.
- Spill Response: Identifying hazardous materials, containing spills, and cleaning up safely.
- Waste Disposal: Guidelines for the proper disposal of spilled or contaminated materials.
- Personal Injury Response: Managing injuries, including proper first aid and removing injured personnel from containment areas.
- Patient Evacuation Techniques: Safe methods for moving injured personnel while maintaining containment protocols.
Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations on emergency planning, response strategies, and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on exercises and simulations to practice spill response, patient handling, and containment breach management.
- Group drills to simulate real-world emergencies, encouraging team collaboration and quick decision-making.
- Case studies of real-life BSL-3 incidents and their management to highlight best practices and lessons learned.
- In-Person or Hybrid (Online + In-Person) options available
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for laboratory staff, safety officers, researchers, and emergency response personnel working in BSL-3 facilities. It is particularly beneficial for those responsible for biosafety compliance, managing containment breaches, and responding to hazardous incidents in high-risk laboratory environments.
Additional Course Offerings
Principles of Biosafety Course
Operations and Maintenance Course
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