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Biosafety Course - Level 1
2 hours
| Target group: | Staff, honours and post-graduate students who work with biological materials. Preferably at least two people from each participating department. |
| Group size: | Maximum 30 (depending on room capacity), Minimum 6 |
| Level 1 program: | |
| Schedule: |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 March 2012 |
| Time: | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Venue: | Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton |
| Apply by: | Wednesday 29 February 2012 |
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| Schedule: |
| Date: | Wednesday 4 July 2012 |
| Time: | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Venue: | Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton |
| Apply by: | Wednesday 27 June 2012 |
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| Schedule: |
| Date: | Wednesday 17 October 2012 |
| Time: | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| Venue: | Golden Wattle Room, Building 2, Level 3, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton |
| Apply by: | Wednesday 10 October 2012 |
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| Cost: |
Nil
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| Catering: | No catering provided |
| To apply: | On-line application form |
Overview
This training is provided over one 2 hour morning session and is targeted specifically to the types of work and biohazards present at the University.
Intended Outcomes
Participants to have a thorough understanding of the requirements of AS2243.3 as well as Monash's policies and procedures for using biologicals for teaching and research purposes. Participants to have the opportunity to work through examples that relate to their specific work area during the session.
Course Content
- micro-organisms and modes of disease transmission
- standard precautions
- principles of contamination and infection control
- health and hygiene standards, incident management
- responsibilities, biological safety cabinets and related devices
- general precautions and equipment
- sterilisation and disinfection
- spill & waste management
Learning Approach
Lecture format reinforcing through the use of examples and discussion of local biological hazards and mitigation using Monash systems and the hierarchy of control.
Handouts and Materials
Copy of PowerPoint slides for participants and links to online resources highlighted during presentation.
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