Biosafety Seminar

SPI USA, Inc., techcenter@UMBC, 1450 South Rolling Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227
November 13 and 14

* Current data on LAIs

# Risk assessment

* Agent
* Host
* Environment
* Interactive exercise

# Current regulations/guidelines

* Regulations
* Guidelines

# Biosafety containment (1-3)

* BSL1
* BSL2
* Comparison of BSL1 and BSL2
* BSL3
* Interactive glove removal exercise

# Large scale containment
# Disinfection and decontamination - biohazard waste

* Chemical disinfectants
* Steam sterilzation (autoclave safety)
* Biohazard wastes

# Emergency procedures

* Spills
* Accidents/injuries
* Fires

# Animal biosafety

* Brief zoonotic diseases
* Practices and equipment

# Biosecurity

* Select agent security
* Security for other (non-select agents) agents

# Shipment of biological substances
# Administrative controls

* IBC
* IACUC - interaction with others
* IRB
* Occupational health program

# Biosafety cabinets and other safety equipment
# Bloodbourne pathogens (BBPs) program

* Standard
* Epidemiology of BBPs
* Methods of compliance

# Human source materials and mammalian cell culture
# Biosafety resources

* Websites
* Print material

Cost: $1550 per enrollment
Advance Registration Cost: $1400 per enrollment
Group Rate: $1500 per enrollment
Government/Academic Rate: $1250 per enrollment