Class Agenda

Day One

Introduction to Biological Safety Cabinets
Classes and Types of BSCs
Interactive Activities
- Baker Plant Tour
- Factors Influencing BSC Performance
- Effective Use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets
- Aseptic Isolators
Performance Envelopes

Day Two

Physical Testing of BSCs
Workshops
- Airflow Monitors
- Airflow Type B1
- Airflow Type B2
- Airflow Type A1
- Airflow Type A2
- Comfort & Safety
- Photometers/HEPA Leak
- HEPA Media Repair
Hazards Associated with Certifying BSCs
Selecting the Appropriate BSC

Safety Cabinet Technology

May 5-6, 2025 | Sanford, ME

Our signature course continuously updated and improved since 1989.

This two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory workshops. The course provides numerous opportunities for hands-on learning. Engaging class discussions allow participants learn from each other. The guided tour of a BSC manufacturing facility provides a unique opportunity to understand the “nuts and bolts” of BSCs.

Prerequisite

This is an introductory level course.

Course Instructors

Kara Held, Science Director, Baker Company
Aaron Johnson, Quality Assurance Manager, Baker Company
Tony Hawkins, Senior Service Technician, Air Techniques International
Bob Jones, Consultant, Eagleson Institute
Bryan Lavallee, Senior Service Technician, Baker Company
Larry McCarthy, Product Engineer, Baker Company

Course Tuition

Tuition of $1295 must be paid in full to guarantee a space in the class. Register for the entire week of classes to receive a $200 discount. 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.