MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Title:

Best Practice in Infection Control for Laboratory Design and Construction

Theme

Designed to prevent exposure to harmful and infectious microorganisms, the WHO Biosafety manual establishes risk levels from 1 to 4, with risk level 1 being minimum and risk level 4 being maximum. Besides the required Codes of Practice in such facilities there are specific design and construction features to minimise the infection risk of laboratory personnel.

Aims/Objectives

The presentation will provide an overview on Biosafety risk levels and the wide range of measures available on design and construction of laboratory facilities to counter the risk of infection.

Summary

• The importance of laboratory safety as a Public Health Concern
• Principal requirements for containment level 2 to 4 laboratories
• Learn about appropriate infection control and laboratory standards and practices
• Safe storage and handling of dangerous substances and waste in laboratories
• Containment design as the most important aspect of the biosafety laboratory design


Speakers

Steffen Springer
Managing Director
Waldner