Target audience

This course acts as a guide for anyone considering the implementation of regular sealability testing of high containment CL3 and CL4 laboratory areas.

Requirements and qualifications

An understanding or the requirement of running and managing high containment CL3 and CL4 laboratory areas.

Course details

  • Two-hour course
  • £75 ex VAT        
  • Internet required   
  • Self-directed
  •  Email us

Course description

This online course has been designed by The Pirbright Institute to give you an understanding of the need for sealability of rooms and zones within high containment laboratory areas. Upon completion of the course, you will have an increased understanding of the reasons for and principles behind sealability testing, helping you to be able to apply these to your own specific laboratory environment.

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the legal background surrounding the need for sealability testing within CL3 and CL4 containment laboratories.
  • Describe three different potential leak paths.
  • Explain five different approaches to detecting and quantifying leaks.
  • Explain the application of a duct leak tester.

Next steps

Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.

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