Working Safely in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratories

About This Course

This course aims to equip the learners with the following expected learning outcome:
- Understand essential concept of biorisk management (BRM) system and the importance of BRM system for managing biological hazards in BSL-3 facilities.
- Understand and identify the hazards associated with biological agents and biological toxins, as well as other types of hazards (e.g., chemical, physical, animals, etc.) related to working in BSL-3 Facilities and implement appropriate risk controls and operational measures.
- Understand and identify biosecurity related hazards (personal security, information security, facility security, etc.) associated with biological agents and biological toxins, as well as to implement appropriate control measures.
- Recognise the responsibilities as user of the BSL-3 facility.
- Manage biological risks (biosafety & biosecurity), conduct risk assessment, apply safe practices, and control measures arising from activities pertaining to biological agents and toxins.
- Manage and respond to incidents due to spillage of hazardous materials, exposure to infectious hazardous agents or any other emergency situations in the laboratory.
- Understand the requirements for audits, inspections, and follow-up with corrective and preventive measures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and understand the procedures and follow-up from management review.
- Maintain necessary documentation and records pertaining to biosafety, biosecurity, occupational safety and health management, audit and inspection reports, incident and emergency response reports as required by legislations.