A brief overview of toxins, including the risks associated with handling them, and the precautions of handling toxins safely.
Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals
Resource Type: E-Learning
Duration: 45 minutes
Updated: March 2026
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: March 2026
Learn about laboratory acquired infections and intoxications both in historical trends and carried forward today.
Audience: Laboratory personnel, biosafety professionals
Resource Type: E-Learning
Duration: 45 minutes
Updated: August 2025
Working in a laboratory can expose individuals to a range of sharps hazards. This video provides an overview of a range of potential sharps risks, and demonstrates these risks through specific actions and behaviours that should be avoided. An emphasis is placed instead on using preventative measures and proper equipment to ensure that risks are reduced for workers in a laboratory when sharps are present.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 5 minutes
Update: July 2024
Audience: Any laboratory staff who want security clearance
Duration: 6 minutes
Course updated: September 2025
We'll explore the various types of autoclaves, their operation, and maintenance. Additionally, we'll explain what validation and verification are, and highlight the differences between the two. This session will also cover the requirements for validation and verification of decontamination technologies as detailed in the Canadian Biosafety Standard, Third Edition.
Resource Type: Video
Duration: 1 hour
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
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