Who should attend
This course has been specifically designed for engineering or laboratory staff who are considering learning more about the requirements of validating biological safety cabinets to BS EN 12469 (2000).
Requirements and qualifications
Participants will be expected to have the basic knowledge of the operation and use of biological safety cabinets. An understanding of testing and validation would be advantageous but is not essential.
Course details
- One-day course
- Dates:
- 2 July 2025
- 19 November 2025
- £395 ex VAT
- Up to six participants
- Training Laboratory
- Email us
Course description
This training course acts as an introduction to the maintenance, testing and validation of biological safety cabinets used in CL3 and CL4 containment areas. It covers their background, how they work, maintenance, testing and validation.
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the background and history of biological safety cabinets.
- Describe how all three classes of biological safety cabinets work.
- Describe the maintenance checks carried out before testing.
- Explain four biological safety cabinets validation tests.
Next steps
Please enquire for more information regarding course structure, assessment and dates.
