Laboratory Safety and Biosafety Management
This course equips laboratory personnel to identify, assess and control the physical, chemical and biological hazards found in a working laboratory. Delegates study biosafety levels, containment practices and the safe handling of infectious agents alongside general occupational safety duties. The training links regulatory expectations to day to day behaviour on the bench.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Classifying physical, chemical and biological hazards on the laboratory bench
- 02Assigning biosafety levels and containment practices to specific procedures
- 03Selecting and using personal protective equipment for each task
- 04Storing chemicals safely and separating incompatible reagents
- 05Handling infectious agents and managing biological spills and exposures
- 06Responding to accidents, injuries and reportable safety incidents
- 07Maintaining a documented safety and biosafety programme with training records
What you will gain
- Classify laboratory hazards and assign appropriate control measures
- Apply biosafety level requirements to specific procedures
- Select and use personal protective equipment correctly
- Manage chemical storage, spills and incompatible materials
- Respond to exposure incidents and biological spills
- Maintain a documented safety and biosafety programme
Who should attend
- Laboratory technicians and technologists
- Biosafety officers and safety representatives
- Research and diagnostic laboratory staff
- Laboratory supervisors and managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 6 to 8 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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