Class Agenda

Day One

Laboratory Safety Essentials for Certifiers
Biosafety Cabinet Airflow
Airflow Smoke Pattern Test
Workshops:
- Decontamination
- Fun with Photometers

Day Two

HEPA Filter Leak Testing
Site Installation Assessment Tests
Regulations
Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinets

Day Three

Airflow Testing
Workshops
- Airflow Testing A1/A2 Cabinets
- Airflow Testing B2 Cabinets
- Airflow Testing: Duct Traverse, B2 Supple Volume Readings
- Secondary Tests

Day Four

Worker Comfort and Safety/Cabinet Integrity Leak Test
Documentation for Certification
Workshops:
- Intake
- Downflow
- HEPA Filter Leak Test
- Smoke Pattern Tests
- Site Installation Assessment Tests

Day Five

Electrical Troubleshooting for Biosafety Cabinetry
Workshops
- Airflow Troubleshooting
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Cabinet Integrity
- Review/Practice Workshop
- NSF Rules and Regulations/Test Taking Tips

Advanced Certification

March 17-21, 2025 | Sanford, ME

Gain in-depth information and refine practical skills needed to certify Class II Biological Safety Cabinets(BSCs) to the NSF/ANSI Standard 49

This five-day advanced-level, personalized course teaches participants how to certify cabinets according to NSF/ANSI Standard 49. The subject matter is presented through a combination of lecture, discussion, problem-solving activities and certification labs. During the course, each participant identifies his or her own weaknesses and receives additional instruction in those areas. Following the course, participants are offered an opportunity to take the NSF written and practical exams on-site. Due to the personalized instruction offered, this course is limited in size.

Who Is This Course For?

Certifiers, Industrial Hygienists, and Safety Officers desiring an in-depth knowing course in BSC Certification.

Prerequisite

Completion of an introductory course in safety cabinets and one year of experience testing safety cabinets.

Course Instructors

Jim Wagner, President, Controlled Environment Consulting (CEC)
Bryan Lavallee, Senior Service Technician, Baker Company
Aaron Johnson, Quality Assurance Manager, Baker Company
Larry McCarthy, Product Design Engineer, Baker Company
Charlie Pellegrini, Controlled Environment Operations Manager, Pentagon Technologies
Jeff Smith, Sr. Manager of Technical and Training Department, CECS, Inc. – Division of Steris

Course Tuition

Tuition of $2595 must be paid in full to guarantee a space in the class. Tuition includes: course manual: lunch each day; an Eagleson Institute certificate; and a special class reception and dinner, with plenty of time to network with peers and instructors. Tuition does not include: NSF exam fees.

IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ: CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to the very limited amount of seats available in the Advanced Certification class, Individuals who cancel more than 30 business days prior to the class date will receive a full refund or credit. No refunds or credit will be given after the 30 business day cut-off. Notification of cancellation must be received in writing. Substitutes for a registered attendee may be made at any time.