Mission: To educate the life science communities on the principles and practices of health and safety to protect the workers and the people they serve.
Effective Use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (DVD)
This package includes a 17-minute video that uses an engaging mix of narration, live action, animation, and smoke demonstrations to explain how the biological safety cabinet functions, and how to work effectively and safely in it.
Accompanying this video are the bonus features listed below and a companion training CD.
Key Topics Include:
How BSCs protect personnel, products, and the environment
What a HEPA filter is and how it works
The importance of airflow
Preparing to work in a BSC
Working safely in a BSC
Cleaning the BSC
Bonus Features Include:
“The Bad Laboratorian” A 3-minute “silent film” showing what NOT to do when working in a BSC. This popular element of our classroom training allows students to apply what they have learned in an entertaining way.
Particle Counter Demonstrations
The importance of wearing gloves when working in a BSC
How incorrect arm movements can cause product contamination
How covering the front grille affects product protection
Smoke Demonstrations
Normal cabinet airflow
What happens if someone quickly passes by the cabinet
How correct and incorrect arm movements affect airflow
How covering the front grille affects personnel protection
Effect of sash raised too high
Companion CD Includes:
Instructor’s Guide provides suggestions for using the DVD in a 1-1/2 hour training class. Included are a variety of activities to help participants relate to, engage with, and retain the video’s information.
