A new self-paced course: Introduction to Working Safely with Microbiological Safety Cabinets is available on UTBS particularly for anyone working in laboratory environments or those managing facilities with microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) to work safely to prevent exposure to biological hazards.. It's ideal for new users and experienced users seeking refresher training and takes approximately 50 minutes to complete
Course Objectives include:
- Explain why you may want to use a microbiological safety cabinet (MSC)
- Identify the features of MSCs and their extracts, and explain how airflows and filters prevent exposure and contamination
- Explain the difference between a laminar flow cabinet, a fume cupboard and an MSC
- Make an appropriate selection of MSC for proposed work
- Run through appropriate pre-use checks when using an MSC
- Use an MSC effectively and handle biological materials within it safely to prevent exposure to hazards
- React appropriately in an emergency, in case of a spill or power outage while working in an MSC
- Explain the process of decontaminating an MSC