Why do I have to take Biosafety training?
The Biosafety Program offers training to meet the requirements of Public Health and KeBS Food Inspection Agency. Our permission for researchers to have, handle and research bio-hazardous material is dependent on meeting these requirements.
Who needs Biosafety training?
The training is mandatory for all faculty, staff, visiting scientists and students prior to applying for or on having access to areas where work is being done under a Biosafety Permit.
What is proof of training and how long is it valid?
Proof of training is a combination of the certificate received upon the successful completion of the Biosafety Course and documentation of training in lab-specific procedures. Our Biosafety training certificates are valid for 5 years.
Which Biosafety Course do I need?
| If you are…. | Then take… | It includes |
| A faculty member who has or is applying for a Biosafety Permit | Biosafety for Permit Holders | 1 online module and exam |
| A staff member, visiting research or student working under a Biosafety Permit who has not taken the course before | Biological Safety Course
Cost: |
9 online modules ending in quizzes 1 practical session with a quiz |
| A staff member, visiting research or student working under a Biosafety Permit who has an expired certificate | Biological Safety Course (with Refresher Option in Entry Survey) | 9 online modules ending in quizzes 1 assignment submitted online |
| A faculty member, staff member, visiting researcher or student shipping biological substances who has never taken TDG training | Transport of Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Full Course | 6 hour session |
| A faculty member, staff member, visiting researcher or student shipping biological substances who holds an expired TDG certificate | Transport of Dangerous Goods Class 6.2 Refresher Course | 4 hour session |