EBSA Events
14th Annual Conference of the European Biosafety Association |
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| Estoril/Portugal |
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| Workshops: 13 April 2011 Conference: 14 - 15 April 2011 |
Pre-conference Workshops
Monday, 21 June 2010 |
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These workshops will run concurrently on Monday, June 21 , the day prior to the Annual Conference. They are intended as training, and offer participants regulatory and/or scientific background, but also plenty of opportunity for practical learning through interaction with experts in the field and networking with colleagues. On site registration for the morning workshops is from 8.30 - 9.00 and for the afternoon workshops from 12.00 - 13.00. The full day workshops include two coffee breaks and lunch from 12.30 - 13.30. The half day workshops include one coffee break and lunch from 12.30 - 13.30. There are 5 full day workshops and 3 half day workshops |
| Full day Workshops |
| Workshop A Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning |
| Workshop B Introduction to Laboratory Biosecurity |
| Workshop C Management Systems, CWA 15793 and Implementation of Biorisk Management |
| Workshop D Biological Risk Assessment The workshop has been cancelled. |
| Workshop E Training Methods |
| Half day Workshops |
| Workshop F Biosafety Cabinet |
| Workshop G GMO Field Trials |
| Workshop H Occupational Health Programme for Biosafety |
| Workshop A Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning (full day) 09.00 - 17.00 |
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Instructors : Short description: This workshop introduces participants into practical biosafety emergency planning, its integration with fire and accident response directions, and will include how to stimulate and raise emergency preparedness and how to change human behaviour in an organization. Human behaviour during any type of emergency is the critical factor in determining the ultimate success or failure of an emergency response. Furthermore, the role of emergency planning is placed in the broader context of restoring the operational and business continuity after an important disturbance, to enable an organization to continue to deliver its critical activities at an acceptable predefined level. |
| Workshop B Introduction to Laboratory Biosecurity (full day) 09.00 - 17.00 |
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Instructors: Short description: Laboratory biosecurity has become an important aspect of today's laboratory operations. Recent UN, WHO, EU, and US initiatives and reports have highlighted the importance of strengthening laboratory biosecurity. At the national level, there have been some new biosecurity regulations within the EU while a few other countries expect biosecurity to be addressed as part of their laboratory biosafety requirements. Regardless of the regulatory framework, WHO states that "security precautions should become a routine part of laboratory work, just as have aseptic techniques and other safe microbiological practices." This course will introduce participants to the fundamental principles of laboratory biosecurity. Participants will receive a comprehensive summary of the various issues in the emerging field of biosecurity, an explanation of the rationale for implementing biosecurity, and an introduction to biosecurity risk assessment approaches for developing and implementing cost-effective, performance-based graded protection systems. This course will include lecture and facilitated class discussions. As there are many variations in national regulations, this course will not focus on regulatory compliance. Course Learning Objectives: 1. Students will be able to define biosecurity risk 2. Students will understand the key components to biosecurity risk mitigation 3. Students will learn specific strategies to implement biosecurity in partnership with biosafety. |
| Workshop C Management Systems, CWA 15793 and Implementation of Biorisk Management (full day) 09.00 - 17.00 |
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Instructors: Short description: The purpose of this interactive seminar is to present the principles of integrated risk management systems and explore ways to develop effective biorisk management in an institution. After an introduction to ISO14001 and OHSAS18001, the laboratory biorisk management standard CWA15793 will be presented, compared and discussed. Different ways to use the standard will be considered, together with its possible integration into other management systems in place or to be created. The issue of a possible certification will also be discussed. The seminar will be illustrated by examples of systems integration and a few exercises. |
| Workshop D Biological Risk Assessment (full day) 09.00 - 17.0 |
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The workshop has been cancelled. Instructors: Short description: The workshop will start by introducing the principles and methods underlying risk assessment for activities involving hazardous biological materials. This will be followed by an interactive session involving participants, and then by a more focused consideration of risk assessment involving work with different biological agents including genetically modified micro-organisms (GMM) and with a variety of biological materials where there is known, suspect or possible contamination with infectious agents. Special considerations when working with laboratory animals will also be covered. Assessment of general laboratory biosecurity risks will be touched upon. The second part of the workshop will use a case study approach, where participants will work in smaller groups to develop and understand the process of risk assessment as it relates to biosafety. At the end of the workshop, participants will share their learning in a concluding plenary session. |
| Workshop E Training Methods (full day) 09.00 - 17.00 |
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Instructors: Short description: An interactive course to introduce new learning techniques. After an introduction to training in general about qualification, and more specifically to education, knowledge and experience, the trainees will set-out in small groups to discuss real-life-topics and present the results. |
| Workshop F Biosafety Cabinet (half day) 13.30 - 17.00 |
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Instructor: Short description: Working safely in the biosafety cabinet. The biosafety cabinet (class II) is the most important and most widely used primary barrier found in the microbiological and biomedical laboratory (BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4). Biosafety cabinets protect against aerosol exposure and to a lesser degree against small droplets. The protection of the operator depends on the selection of appropriate types and size of the cabinet, proper function, correct placement of the cabinet in the laboratory, and how the work is organized and carried out. Biosafety cabinets need appropriate maintenance and annual certification. The user (or BSO) should be able to identify malfunctioning cabinets. The course starts with the technical background of the types of biosafety cabinets available on the market, and their strengths and limitations. Video demonstrations are used to illustrate airflow, sample procedures with varying quality and perfection, as well as management of small and large spills in the biosafety cabinet. Participants work in groups to analyze, discuss, and comment the procedures shown and suggest improvements and alternatives. Learning objectives
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| Workshop G GMO Field Trials (half day) 09.00 - 13.30 |
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Instructors: Short description: How to make a successful field trial with Genetically Modified Organisms? This half day workshop guides trainees through the different phases of preparing, conducting and completing a GMO field trial. Practical, regulatory and public aspects are integrated to structure a project approach ensuring compliance with the applicable legislation and delivery of the research objectives. Tools to perform risk assessment and risk management will be discussed. On the basis of a case study, the trainees will be able to work on the different phases and to identify ways to avoid pitfalls. In addition specific issues reported by the participants will be addressed. The workshop is of interest to applicants as well as authorities. |
| Workshop H Occupational Health Programme for Biosafety (half day) 09.00 - 13.30 |
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