Introduction to Biological Safety

• Basic legal requirements for work with biological agents and genetically modified organisms
• Reference to relevant legislation and guidance sources that may apply
• Risk assessment for work with biological agents and genetically modified organisms
• Hazards of biological materials
• Hazard group and activity class categorizations
• Routes of exposure or release
• Containment and controls for work with biological agents and genetically modified organisms
• Containment levels and laboratories
• Fieldwork
• Control measures
• Emergency procedures

STAFF

 This course is available in People and Money.  Please use the button below to self-enrol on the course.

STUDENTS

This course is available in Learn Ultra. Matriculated students have the ability to self-enrol. Click the link below for step-by-step instructions: 

How to enrol on Learn Ultra from the course catalogue

If you encounter any problems please email safety.training@ed.ac.uk quoting your name, student number and the course you wish to be enrolled on.

This online course is suitable for all those working in laboratories, animal and plant facilities and those doing fieldwork. Anyone undertaking work in the University or in the field involving biological agents or genetically modified organisms should complete this e-learning session.

It is also suitable for those who may no longer work in the laboratory but have managerial, supervisory or advisory responsibilities in these areas.

This online course lasts around 3 hours.

A short assessment must be passed to complete the training.

The training slides from the course are available in the course.