Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Training

Biological safety cabinets bscs are field tested in accordance with nsf ansi 49 osha nih cdc and the manufacturer s specifications.

Biological safety cabinet certification training.

Parts i and ii take place twice a year at the eagleson institute and can also be offered at other training facilities that have the necessary equipment. The division of laboratory systems dls develops and disseminates a growing inventory of educational resources including online courses e learning tools web based resources and print materials. Biosafety cabinet field certifier accreditation nsf operates two accreditation programs that evaluate the proficiency of individuals who perform field certification of biosafety cabinets. All biosafety cabinet certification is performed in accordance with established tss sops which are updated to remain compliant with federal and international safety guidelines.

An enhanced accreditation program for field certifiers in north america and a basic accreditation program for field certifiers outside of north america. Because of the specialized knowledge required for proper and safe certification of biosafety cabinets nsf international administers an accreditation program for field certifiers. As a world leader in clean air containment and laboratory equipment technologies esco is uniquely qualified to offer training on the installation certification maintenance and servicing of laminar flow biological safety cabinets animal containment workstations isolators powder weighing balance enclosures chemical fume hoods ductless fume hoods and other ventilated lab enclosures. This basic level elearning course provides information on the safe use of class ii biological safety cabinets.

Env offers a broad spectrum of testing and certification services that meet industry regulatory and certification requirements. The eagleson institute s biosafety cabinet certification program consists of two phases with an additional optional third component. Two weeks training at eagleson institute on class ii type a bscs. To become accredited a field certifier must pass a written and practical test administered by nsf.