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Basic Introduction to Biosafety

This course offers an introduction to biosafety for researchers.

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Basic Introduction to Biosafety provides an introduction to biosafety for researchers handling Risk Group 1 agents and working only at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) containment.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Researchers Handling Risk Group 1 Agents, Researchers Working in BSL-1 Laboratories

Organizational Subscription Price: Included in Biosafety and Biosecurity series, available as part of an organizational subscription package or for $675 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site as a subscription add-on for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $110 per person

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Biosafety Course Overview

Provides an introduction to biosafety and training for researchers handling Risk Group 1 agents and working only at Biosafety Level 1 (BSL-1) containment.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 13314 (English)
Author(s): Benjamin Fontes, MPH, CBSP - Yale University

Risk Management: Work Practices

Describes how administrative and work practice controls reduce the risk of occupational exposure and laboratory-acquired infections and promote good work practices by laboratory personnel. The module also discusses the foundational work practice controls in biosafety and best work practices for specialized tasks, such as transporting infectious agents, pipetting biohazardous material, and handling biomedical waste.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 13898 (English)
Author(s): Benjamin Fontes, MPH, CBSP - Yale University

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