Past events & courses

There are several situations in R&D or in clinics where the manipulated biological material may present hazards of unknown or unsuspected nature. These activities require a careful assessment of their potential risk and a balanced application of risk management measures.

Biosafety concerns don't end with the end of the work, consideration of what you do with your liquid waste is equally important. The selection and treatment option will be based on risk assessment of the type and volume of the material.

Biosafety concerns don't end with the end of the work, consideration of what you do with your dangerous waste is equally important.

Commissioning and validation are terms that are used in various settings and circumstances. What do they exactly mean in the context of the design, construction, and startup of a biological facility, such as a containment laboratory? Why are they needed and what is their purpose? And what needs to be verified accordingly?

EBSA20 Conference - Madrid

Recent breaches of biosafety and biosecurity have emphasised that management failure is normally the root cause of accidents and incidents with biological agents and toxins.

This two day practical course provides a comprehensive and sound practical introduction to auditing. The course takes participants through the principles, recognized best practices and essential techniques of (HSE / biosafety) auditing. It provides them with guidance on planning and performing of an audit in line with international standards.

"Keep bad bugs away from people - Keep bad people away from bugs", this quote is a simplification of the terms biosafety and biosecurity, but clearly describes what it is all about. 

The role of a biosafety professional (BSP) within an institution is challenging. Many times, the BSP has to find ad hoc solutions for issues raised during daily laboratory activities by applying the principle of ADORA – “all depends on risk assessment”.