LaboratoryLaboratory Safety and Biosafety Management
From chemical spills to bloodborne pathogen exposure, laboratory incidents are frequently traced back to gaps in risk assessment rather than a lack of rules. This course covers chemical, physical, and biological hazard control, biosafety cabinet use, and the WHO biosafety cabinet classification relevant to clinical and research settings across the continent. Participants leave with a workable incident response plan they can adapt to their own facility.
Course objectives
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment for chemical, physical, and biological agents
- Classify biosafety levels and select appropriate containment equipment
- Apply correct personal protective equipment selection and use for different laboratory tasks
- Manage chemical storage, spill response, and hazardous waste segregation
- Develop an incident reporting and emergency response procedure for the laboratory
Who should attend
- Laboratory safety officers and biosafety officers
- Clinical, research, and industrial laboratory staff
- Waste handlers and facility support personnel
- Occupational health and safety coordinators
Course outline
- 01Hazard identification and laboratory risk assessment
- 02Biosafety levels, containment, and biosafety cabinets
- 03Chemical hygiene, storage, and compatibility
- 04Personal protective equipment and safe work practices
- 05Spill response, decontamination, and waste management
- 06Emergency preparedness and incident investigation
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 to 23 September 2026 | Online, Online | Online | R6,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 29 to 31 July 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |
| 15 to 17 August 2027 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R11,995 per delegate | Register Now |