Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Training

Env offers a broad spectrum of testing and certification services that meet industry regulatory and certification requirements.

Biological safety cabinet certification training.

To become accredited a field certifier must pass a written and practical test administered by nsf. Courses created or offered by dls in partnership with other cdc offices and partners. Biological safety cabinets bscs are field tested in accordance with nsf ansi 49 osha nih cdc and the manufacturer s specifications. An enhanced accreditation program for field certifiers in north america and a basic accreditation program for field certifiers outside of north america.

Two weeks training at eagleson institute on class ii type a bscs. This basic level elearning course provides information on the safe use of class ii biological safety cabinets. 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. With over 30 years of experience testing certifying and maintaining equipment for contamination control we help clients attain national standards or manufacturer specific standards for biosafety cabinets fume hoods and laminar flow units.

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. Topics covered include major parts of a bsc how a bsc works how to work safely inside a bsc and what to do if there is an emergency while working in a bsc. The eagleson institute s biosafety cabinet certification program consists of two phases with an additional optional third component. Biosafety cabinet field certifier accreditation nsf operates two accreditation programs that evaluate the proficiency of individuals who perform field certification of biosafety cabinets.