Safety Cabinet Technology
"In my mind the one thing that makes this class special is the large instructional team devoted to making sure each participant leaves with a good understanding of course materials."
Dave Stuart, Ph.D
This two-day seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of Biological Safety Cabinets through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory work.
Participants will learn:
- how Biological Safety Cabinets are constructed
- how HEPA filters function
- to identify different types of cabinets
- to select proper cabinet for work being performed
- how microbiological aerosol tests are performed
- to analyze performance envelopes
- to exhaust different types of cabinets
- to monitor cabinet airflow
- to determine hazards associated with decontamination and certification
- to decontaminate a cabinet
- how all physical tests are performed
- to use safety cabinets effectively
In addition to learning from course instructors, participants learn from each other. All presentations are interactive, encouraging class discussion. There is a special class dinner, a great time for networking with peers and instructors.
Who is this course for?
Biosafety Officers, Principal Investigators, Industrial Hygienists, Facility Engineers, Architects and Certifiers. No previous knowledge is necessary.
Instructors:
Instructors are from The Baker Company and include: David Stuart, Ph.D., Microbiologist, Cliff Colby, International Sales Manager, Scott Semle, Vice President, Martin Rogers, Supervisor of Microbiological Testing Lab, and Ron Gingras, Engineering Technician.
Tuition (2007)
Tuition is $695 per person and must be paid in full to guarantee a space in this class. Tuition includes a course manual, lunch each day, a special class dinner, and an Eagleson Institute Certificate.
There is a $75 discount on Eagleson Products (excluding books) if purchased with tuition.
To register, click here.
Course Agenda
Day 1
Concepts & Definitions
- Industry Standards
- HEPA Filters
- Motor Blowers
- Airflow Terminology
Types of Biological Safety Cabinets
- How BSCs differ from Fume Hoods and Clean Benches
- Explanation of Class I; Class II Type A1, A2, B1, B2; and Class III
- Exhaust Requirements
Selection & Application of BSCs
- Biosafety Levels
- Risk Assessment Process
- Factors to Consider in Cabinet Selection
Baker Company Plant Tour
- Learn How Safety Cabinets are Constructed
Microbiological Aerosol Testing
- Personnel Protection
- Product Protection
- Cross Contamination Test
Factors That Affect Cabinet Performance
- Demonstration
- Safe Use of Safety Cabinets Video
Performance Envelope
- What is a Performance Envelope?
- Demonstration: Imbalanced Cabinet
Day 2
Decontamination
- Formaldehyde
- Hydrogen Peroxide
Hazards Associated With Decontamination & Physical Testing
Introduction to Physical Testing
- NSF/ANSI 49-2004a Standard
Certification Workshops
- Downflow Velocity Test
- Inflow Velocity Test
- Cabinet Leak Test
- HEPA Filter Leak Test
- Site Assessment Test
- Vibration, Noise & Lighting Tests
