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This course is an introduction to Risk Group 3 Fungi. It has been created to outline the Biosafety Directive for Risk Group 3 Fungi. It defines the concept of Fungi, the risk group classification system, and containment requirements for Risk Group 3 Fungi. The course aims to clarify which activities with Risk Group 3 Fungi must be performed at Containment Level 3, and which activities can be performed at Containment Level 2 or Containment Level 2 with additional operational practice requirements.

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 1 hour

Released: October 2024

Review good microbiological laboratory practices required for handling infectious material or toxins. 

Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals 

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 45 minutes

Update: February 2024

Understand the general recommendations for basic laboratory design and safe handling of Risk Group 1 biological material. 

Audience: Laboratory personnel, or those who conduct DIY work 

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 75 minutes

Update: March 2023 

Understand the general recommendations for basic containment level 2 zones and safe handling of Risk Group 2 biological material.  

Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals 

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 45 minutes

Update: March 2023

Understand biosafety management measures in Containment Level 2 laboratories including laboratory safety procedures, proper use of biological safety cabinets, and working with small animals.

Audience: Visitors to the laboratory, new employees

Resource Type: Video

Duration: 30 minutes

Update: August 2013

Understand the general recommendations for basic containment level 3 zones and safe handling of Risk Group 3 biological material.  

Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals 

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 45 minutes

Update: March 2023 

Review safety procedures and practices in Containment Level 3 laboratories to prevent transmission and minimize release of infectious materials into the environment.

Audience: Visitors to the laboratory, new employees

Resource Type: Video

Duration: 25 minutes

Last update: August 2013

Become familiar with biosafety measures and laboratory containment regulations through an interactive module. 

Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals 

Resource Type: E-Learning

Duration: 75 minutes

Update: April 2018

Resource Type: Bulletins

Resource Type: Bulletins