Expected learning outcomes
- This guideline contains information on the safe handling of human clinical specimens including blood and urine with an aim to prevent possible spread of infectious disease to laboratory users and the general community when conducting different laboratory operations.
- Every laboratory user has the responsibility to fully understand the safety guidelines when handling specimens and must ensure that all safety procedures are strictly followed for the entire operation.
- The laboratory supervisor has the responsibility to make sure that all laboratory personnel must complete all necessary training before commencement of any laboratory activity.
- Procedures have also been published to reduce contamination of cell cultures with microorganisms.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for persons who are not themselves required to enter and work in confined spaces, but need to develop an awareness of the risks and safety implications, e.g. employers, managers, committee members, administrators, etc.
Course modules and outline
1. Regulation
2. Definitions
3. Exposure Determination
4. Universal Precaution
5. Epidemiology
6. Facilities and Practices
7. Engineering Controls
8. Work Practice Controls
9. Personal Protective Equipment
10. Housekeeping
11. Waste Disposal
12. HIV and HBV Research Laboratories
13. Hepatitis B Vaccination
14. Post-Exposure Procedures
15. Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up
Key course benefits
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