Special Considerations for ABSL-3 Animal Facilities

April 11, 2025

This class will build upon the content covered in the BSL-3 Design and Operations program by delving into special considerations for ABSL-3 facilities.  By participating in discussions and practical exercises, you’ll gain knowledge to support safe, effective, and compliant animal research operations.

Topics will include:

  • Risk Assessment when Animals Bite, Scratch, and Naturally Carry Pathogens
  • Caging Options for Different Sizes of Animals
  • HVAC Enhancements to meet ABSL-3 Biosafety & Chemical Safety Needs
  • Workflow for Different Lab Layouts
  • Inspection & Regulation Considerations
  • Decontamination & Waste Management, including Carcass Disposal
  • Occupational Health in Support of Animal Research

Led by a veterinarian with substantial high containment experience, and two animal biosafety experts, this class will present an opportunity for veterinarians, biosafety professionals, engineers, and research professionals to share their perspectives on designing and operating safe ABSL-3 facilities.

Note: This class is part of a series, beginning with a virtual class on Fundamentals of BSL3 taking place on March 13, 2025. On April 7 – 8, a class, “Advanced BLS-3 Practices and Procedures,” on Tuesday, April 8th there is a complementary tour of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a class on “BSL-3 Design and Operation” takes place April 9-10, and “Proper Shipment of Biological Materials,” on April 12.

Who Is This Class For?

Anyone associated with a BSL-3 facility will benefit from this class. This includes:

  • Biosafety professionals
  • Commissioning agents
  • Architects
  • Design engineers
  • Facility managers
  • Certifier
  • Occupational health professionals
  • Laboratorians in leadership positions
Details
DATE

April 11, 2025
TIME 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. EST
LOCATIONNorth Carolina State Public Health Lab, Raleigh, NC
Total

$650.00

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Agenda
Day One

  • Risk Assessment in BSL-3 Design and Renovation
  • Overview of Design/Construction Process
  • BSL-3 Laboratory Guidelines
  • Primary Containment Equipment and Exhaust Needs
  • Architectural Planning Issues
  • Architectural Tour
  • Blueprint Reading Exercise
  • Facility Design Case Studies
  • Anterooms
 Day Two

  • Role of HVAC Components and Systems in Containment
  • Using Airflow to Control and Remove Airborne Contaminants
  • Mechanical Systems Tour
  • BMS Demonstration
  • Designing for Decontamination and Waste Management
  • Commissioning and Verification
  • Lessons Learned
Instructors
J. Paul Jennette
J. Paul Jennette
MS, PE, RBP, CBSP, Director of College Biocontainment Operations, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Scott Alderman
Scott Alderman
CBSP, Director of Safety and RBL Operations for the Human Vaccine Institute at Duke University
Tuition

Tuition of $650 must be paid in full to guarantee a space in the class. Register for the entire week of classes to receive a discount.

Tuition Includes: course manual; lunch each day; an Eagleson Institute certificate; and a special class reception, with plenty of time to network with peers and instructors.

Note: This class is part of a series, beginning with a virtual class on Fundamentals of BSL3 taking place on March 13, 2025. On April 7 – 8, a class, “Advanced BLS-3 Practices and Procedures,” on Tuesday, April 8th there is a complementary tour of Duke’s Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL), a class on “BSL-3 Design and Operation” takes place April 9-10, and “Proper Shipment of Biological Materials,” on April 12.