Do you work with biological hazards? Could you be exposed to human bloodborne pathogens at work? This course will focus on how to protect yourself from these specific hazards at work.
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc., offer unique challenges in terms of classifying their hazards and implementing effective controls. In many cases, the work must focus on protecting these smaller lifeforms as well as the person working with them. If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes in a Biosafety Cabinet, you know what this means to your posture!
Join us to discuss how to classify biological hazards, which is often confused with the degree of hazard controls implemented, often known as “BSL” levels. We’ll review the special case of select agents, and bloodborne pathogens as defined by OSHA.
Bring your own agenda! Please plan to share any specific points you’d like to discuss either beforehand by email or at the start of the live webinar. Plan accordingly to keep your phone line open throughout the call and share your thoughts and questions.
Course Outline
- Regulatory framework for biological hazards
- Biological hazards classification
- Select agents
- Control measures for biological hazards
- OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
- Emergency response
Target Audience
- Laboratory managers in academic, healthcare and life science industries
- Business owners in the life sciences industry
- Environmental Health and Safety staff in all industries
- Occupational Health staff in all industries