Course Details
Course Objectives
This specialized training program equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to conduct and review comprehensive risk assessments in biosafety settings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the guidelines, policies, and regulatory frameworks governing risk assessments and oversight committee involvement. The course emphasizes the preparation of detailed risk assessments, thorough reviews, and the promotion of compliance standards to ensure a safe laboratory environment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for biosafety professionals, researchers, and committee members who are involved in conducting or reviewing biosafety risk assessments. It is ideal for those who play a key role in ensuring laboratory compliance, promoting safe practices, and overseeing high-risk activities in scientific or research environments.
Key Topics Covered
- Introduction to Risk Assessment: Core principles and definitions.
- Guidelines and Regulations: Overview of NIH, CDC, OSHA, and other relevant biosafety regulations.
- Risk Identification and Categorization: Identifying and classifying biological risks.
- Writing Comprehensive Risk Assessments: How to develop detailed and clear risk reports.
- Review and Evaluation Techniques: Best practices for reviewing risk assessments and providing feedback.
- Risk mitigation strategies and hierarchy of controls.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Responsibilities of Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) and similar groups in reviewing risk assessments.
- Compliance and Documentation: Maintaining records that meet regulatory and safety standards.
- Emergency Planning and Incident Response: Integrating risk assessment into emergency preparedness.
Methodology
- Interactive lectures with industry experts on biosafety risk assessment standards and procedures.
- Practical exercises in preparing and reviewing risk assessments.
- Case studies of risk assessment reviews and oversight committee processes.
- Group discussions on the role of risk assessment in ensuring compliance and laboratory safety.
Course Length
Estimated duration: 2-3 hours.
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