Theme: Biological Safety

An annual event for Biological Safety Officers (BSOs).

This is a CAA approved 3-day training course and open book examination, covering the requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods by Air Regulations. Someone possessing this qualification will be an asset to their department as carriers ask for more assurances about the packaging and labelling of cargoes.

• Note 1: There is a charge for this training (see 'Charging' section below).
• Note 2: Each participant will need to purchase and bring an up to date IATA manual (which is updated annually) for this Course. A few copies can be loaned if requested prior to the training but others will have to purchase or borrow one independently.

There will be a 0930 start on the first day but subsequent start, finish and break times will be a matter of negotiation with the trainer.

The next full IATA course is due to be organised centrally in 2025.

This is a one-day specialised CAA approved training course aimed at those departments shipping biological materials by air (IATA). It will use the 2020 IATA Regulations and will cover the full classification, packaging, labelling and documentation required to ship the following goods:

• Infectious Substances (Category A)
• Biological substances (Category B) (e.g. samples, vaccines, bloods, etc)
• Exempted goods – (e.g. cell lines, DNA)
• Genetically Modified Organisms

It will also cover the requirements for the supplementary materials encountered, such as dry-ice, dry-shippers and samples that are in small amounts of potentially flammable, or toxic, preservative fluids.

Successful candidates will receive a training certificate valid for two years, restricted only to the materials described above.

For completeness, transport by road and rail etc will also be covered.

Venue: BMS Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.

Principal Investigators, research group heads and supervisors have duties and responsibilities both in law and under University Policy where the health and safety of group members (and others that may be influenced by their research activities) are concerned. It is mandatory that all PIs, group heads and supervisors attend this course which will quickly inform you of what you must do to comply with the law, keep your staff and students safe and reduce the possibility of litigation, thus reducing the overall risk to the University.

A microbiological safety cabinet (MSC) is a vital piece of equipment that helps to prevent exposure to biological hazards. All containment laboratory users and their supervisors should know how to use MSCs effectively, what the standards are for the different levels of containment, and how the facilities are managed. This course will help both users and managers understand their responsibilities in creating a safe working area and provide both theory and practical knowledge on the safe and effective use of tissue culture (Class II) cabinets.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students should see information on Postgraduate Training to access this training.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students should see information on Postgraduate Training to access this training.

A very high proportion of accidents reported to the Safety Office from around the University involve sharps of one sort or another. In this module we will look at how you can reduce hazards when working with glass and sharps.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify potential sharp hazards in your environment
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with blades
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with glass
• Describe appropriate control measures when working with needles and cannulas
• Follow safe disposal practices
• Follow the first aid procedures when dealing with a sharps injury

This module will take 30-40 minutes to complete. At the end of the module there is an activity to review what you have learnt.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

General induction for users of the Physics of Medicine (PoM) building. This includes a guided tour of the facility.

Participants will gain access to PoM only after successfully completing the Physics H&S Induction - see "Related Courses" below.

A short (10 minute) briefing covering the biological and other hazards to watch out for when walking through the PoM or carrying out independent non-experimental work, such as maintenance, cleaning, repairs to equipment, giving first aid, taking items through to Maxwell and vice versa, OR accompanying others who need authorised access (e.g. contractors).

If you will be located at the PoM or doing experimental work, you should attend the full PoM Induction instead (see "Related Courses").