BSL3 Seminar Series Class Bundle

April 07, 2025 - April 12, 2025

This advanced-level class utilizes scenarios and hands-on workshops to reinforce concepts contained in the senior level of CDC’s “Biosafety Laboratory Competency Guidelines.

REASONS TO ATTEND

  • Follow a real-world case study from initial risk assessment through a variety of scenarios and explore how changes in a project can affect practices, PPE, and other controls.
  • Learn how to prepare for and train others to respond to emergencies.
  • Examine the roles played by biosecurity and medical surveillance in protecting your workers and the public.
  • Participate in interactive learning activities you can use in your own facilities.
  • Explore competencies through case studies, personalized instruction and hands-on activities in a BSL-3 training lab.
Details
DATE April 07, 2025 - April 12, 2025
TIME 08:00 - 05:00 EST
LOCATION
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$5,000.00

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BSL-3 Design and Operation

Study the impact of design on operations, safety, and sustainability of BSL-3/ABSL-3 labs. Presentations will introduce concepts related to design and operation. They will be followed by case studies and lessons learned in the many facilities designed or operated by our instructors. This will include examining the impact of energy efficiency/sustainability efforts on cost savings and safety. Class attendees will participate in both an architectural and mechanical tour of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility.
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Advanced BSL-3 Practices and Procedures

This advanced-level class utilizes scenarios and hands-on workshops to reinforce concepts contained in the senior level of CDC’s “Biosafety Laboratory Competency Guidelines.”
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Agenda
  • Risk assessment as an ongoing process through the life of a BSL3 project
  • Operational considerations for BSL-3 facilities
  • Selecting and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Ensuring safe operation of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)
  • Dealing with occupational health issues in BSL-3 labs
  • Planning for and responding to emergencies
  • (Almost) painless laboratory inspections
  • Ensuring biosecurity
Instructors
Scott Alderman
Scott Alderman
CBSP, Director of Safety and RBL Operations for the Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University
Michelle Kom Gochnour
Michelle Kom Gochnour
MN, RN,COHN-S, Senior Occupational Health & Safety Consultant, Research | Environmental Health and Safety, Seattle Children's Hospital
J. Paul Jennette
J. Paul Jennette
MS, PE, RBP, CBSP, Director of College Biocontainment Operations, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Paul Meechan
Paul Meechan
PhD, MPH, RBP, CBSP, Biosafety Consultant
Mary Ann Sondrini
Mary Ann Sondrini
EdM, Executive Director, Eagleson Institute