The aim of this three day course is to provide an in-depth knowledge of the concepts, principles and requirements of the CWA 15793 Laboratory Biorisk Management Standard.

The course teaches how to implement and maintain the biorisk management system within your organisation.

Course description
This three day course aims to help participants with the implementation and maintenance of the biorisk management system within their organisation. It provides an in-depth knowledge of the concepts and principles, and addresses in detail the requirements of the CWA 15793:2008 Laboratory Biorisk Management Standard.

Learning objective
Upon completion of the course, participants should:
• Have good understanding of the requirements and guidelines of CWA 15793
• Be able to apply the principles of CWA 15793 in their organisation
• Be able to implement and integrate the biorisk management system in their organisation
• Be able to maintain and improve the biorisk management system of their organisation

Pre-requisite
Participants are encouraged to attend the one day foundation course to better understand the management system principles and concepts.

Course programme
Day 1
• Programme introduction
• Management system principles
• Structure of CWA 15793 and 16 elements set-up
• Requirements and guidelines
• CWA 15793 implementation:
∙ Biorisk management system
∙ Risk assessment
∙ Biological agents and toxin - Inventory and information
∙ General safety
∙ Personnel and competency

Day 2
• CWA 15793 implementation
∙ Good microbiological technique
∙ Clothing and personal protective equipment
∙ Human factor
∙ Healthcare
∙ Emergency response and contingency planning
∙ Accident and incident investigation

Day 3
• CWA 15793 implementation:
∙ Facility physical requirements
∙ Equipment and maintenance
∙ Decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation
∙ Transport procedures
∙ Security
• Application of CWA 15793 in your organisation
• Understanding the certification process