This session will cover emergency response plan, addressing various scenarios including spill response, power outages, and more.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
The session will cover best practices in ergonomics, guide you through conducting a self-assessment, and delve into the specific application of ergonomics within laboratory settings. We will explore the use of ergonomics when using a biological safety cabinet and emphasize the importance of adhering to the Canadian Biosafety Standard when implementing ergonomic solutions.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
The purpose of the Safeguarding Science workshop is to raise awareness within Canada's scientific and academic communities about research security-related issues. The primary objective of this workshop is to raise awareness of the potential for misuse of dual-use research, technology and materials, along with potential risk indicators and mitigation tools to protect Canadian research assets.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
The Centre for Biosecurity is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved PHAC Training Portal. The portal now includes a more modern, graphical interface. It is more accessible and mobile-device friendly. Join us at our webinar on May 30 for a tour of the new portal and closer look at the updates we have made to the portal and the training materials based on your feedback.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
One of the requirements of any containment laboratory in Canada is to have a training plan for their employees including scientists, technicians, students, maintenance staff, security and authorized visitors. This webinar will provide an overview of what a training needs analysis is, how to create one, and considerations for the training plan. It will bring more clarity to the section 4.2 of the Canadian Biosafety Standard, Third edition.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
The presentation aims to provide an overview of the Plan program, dual-use overview and oversight, identifying dual-use potential, performing a risk assessment, and mitigating research risks!
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
The goal of the webinar was to dive into equipment and system consideration that guide the selection process for safe and efficient laboratory operation. The presentation includes Transfer Equipment, Controlled Activity Equipment, and touched on the activities of the Biocontainment Engineering Science Working Group!
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
This Webinar is aimed at biocontainment professionals that are newer in the field. We’ll lay the foundation of what constitutes a complete biosafety program, and how it translates into the design and operation of a facility. This includes how to elaborate your program and procedures, as well as how to make a lab (new construction or renovation) physically fit your needs. We’ll also cover specific considerations for animal works, for small and large animals zones.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
This webinar will provide updates on Laboratory Incident Reporting Canada 2022 Annual Report, Risk Group 3 Fungi Directive, Licensing updates and the Canadian Biosafety (CBS3) mobile app.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour