Biosafety & Biosecurity Essentials
Biosafety & Biosecurity Essentials
Includes:
Beginner Level
18 Microlearning Sessions
197 min. of Experiential Content
133 Learning Actions
Group Discussions & Sharing
Offline Access
Lifetime Access via Mobile and Web
Digital Certificate shareable on LinkedIn
Session Overview
Before We Begin
Introduction to Biosecurity & Biosafety
Biosafety, Biosecurity and You!
Roles of Institutional Biosafety Committee and Biosafety Coordinator
Biosecurity Programme
- International Biosafety Standards, Guidelines & Legistration
- Workplace Safety & Health Act (WSHA)
- Biological Agents & Toxins Act (BATA)
- Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) Guidelines for Reseach
- Animals and Birds Act
- Risk Group Classification Systems
- Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Factors to Consider in a Comprehensive Risk Assessment
- Biological Spill Clean up Procedures
- Incidents, Accidents & Near Misses
- Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- To Sum Up
What is this 'Microlearning Course' about?
The course will provide learners with the basic knowledge and skills to understand and follow good biosafety practices in laboratories and perform risk assessment and management to meet regulatory guidelines.
Who is this course designed for?
Adults who are keen to enter the field of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industries, as well as those who will be working in biological laboratories.
What will you take away?
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain the importance of biosafety and biosecurity requirements of working in a laboratory.
Describe the different types of laboratory hazards, including chemical, radiation, physical and biological hazards, and their effects.
Describe how to conduct risk assessment in order to apply measures, and reduce and/or eliminate potential biosafety and biosecurity risks, and threats.
Apply the international biosafety standards, guidelines and legislations for biosafety and biosecurity programme.
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