Biological Safety Officers' Training Event
Tue 16 May 2023
Description
An annual event for Biological Safety Officers (BSOs).
Target audience
- Biological Safety Officers
- Further details regarding OHSS’ eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 16 May 2023 09:00 - 12:30 | 09:00 - 12:30 | Sainsbury Laboratory: Lecture Theatre | map | |
Topics covered
Chair: Dr Mark Wills, Chair of Sub-Committee for Biological Safety
- 09:00 - 09:30 Registration and Coffee
- 09:30 - 09:45 Introduction & Updates - Dr Martin Vinnell, Director of Health and Safety
- 09:45 - 10:05 Biological Import and Export challenges - Rhianna Yau, Import & Export Manager, Laura Piovesan, Import & Export Adviser and Mark Elsdon, Safety Officer for the School of the Biological Sciences
- 10:05 - 10:20 Update on British Engineering Services Contract - Andrea Eccles, Assistant Director of Health and Safety
- 10:20 - 10:45 Disinfection by ‘fumigation’ – an overview - Mark Elsdon, Safety Officer for the School of the Biological Sciences
- 10:45 - 11:15 Networking Session and Refreshments
- 11:15 - 11:45 I have been appointed BSO - What do I do? - Dr Richard Turner, BSO Department of Chemistry
- 11:45 - 12:00 Updates and information for BSOs - Dr Mark Wills
- 12.00 - 12:30 Question & Answer Session and Closing Remarks
Objectives
- To keep BSOs informed and updated
Format
Presentations
Charging
Non-University participants, including college staff will be charged £30.00 per participant, see charging for further information
Notes
- Registration from 0900
- Appointed departmental BSOs are expected to attend. Non-attendance is recorded and followed up.
Duration
One half day session.
Frequency
Yearly
Theme
Biological Safety
Booking / availability