The design, construction and operation of laboratories and facilities are complex activities. Biological risks should be identified and addressed from concept stage, through construction and then to operation and maintenance of the facility. This can only be achieved with a structured risk management approach.
This two day course aims to address risk management principles consistent with fulfilling the requirements of the laboratory Biorisk management Standard (CWA 15793:2008), A variety of risk assessment methodologies will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced during the course, with participants taking part in simulated facility and task risk assessment sessions.
Who should attend
• Laboratory executives and managers
• Containment engineers
• Operators
• Maintenance personnel
• Principal investigators
• Biological safety officers
• HSEQ (Occupational health, safety, environmental and quality) professionals
• Regulators
It is recommended that the participants have a basic understanding of facility technical systems and the operation of a laboratory and an understanding of CWA 15793. On request customised in-house versions of this and other biorisk management courses can be provided.
Course outline
• Risk management principles
• Risk assessment within the Laboratory Biorisk Management standard (CWA 15793)
• The biorisk matrix; likelihood and consequence definitions
• Tools; risk registers, templates, checklists.
• Risk assessment methodologies and exercises (HAZOP, SWIFT, task risk assessment)
• Introduction to SIL (safety integrity level) and AR&M (availability, reliability &
maintainability)
• Introduction to quantitative risk assessment approaches
About us
DNV were lead partners for the development of the standard as part of a CEN workshop process and therefore have a deep understanding of the content and intent of the requirements. DNV has more than 140 years of risk management experience, which we build on to deliver new and innovative services. DNV can assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, improving your ability to meet your objectives. As well as being one of the world’s foremost management system certification organisations, DNV has worked with many of the world’s leading agencies involved in research, diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in Europe, Asia and North America.