This eLearning is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant, high quality training. Upon completion of this course, attendees can claim 12 CPD points.
Who should complete this course?
This eLearning is aimed at anyone involved in the risk assessment process, including:
- Health, safety and biosafety advisors and professionals
- Facility mangers and coordinators
- Managers (including science and operations)
- Anyone who prepares and reviews risk assessments
Note: The material presented in this eLearning is based primarily on universal principles, such as those outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO). While this eLearning mentions specific UK and international law at different points, this is to provide examples of how some of those fundamental principles are legislated. Hence, this eLearning is open to audiences from any country or geographical location.
Requirements and qualifications
Basic understanding of how biological laboratories are operated is recommended. This eLearning is presented in English.
Course details
- eLearning (self-directed)
- Approximately 4 hours to complete
- £320 ex VAT
- Internet access required
- Approved by The Royal Society of Biology
- 12 CPD points
Course description
Risk assessment is used to examine what can cause harm and how, and to identify and implement reasonable steps to prevent that harm from happening. Risk assessment is based on common sense and is something we all do every day without thinking. However, in a workplace such as a laboratory, risk assessment is a structured and stepwise process that is key to the risk- and evidence-based approach to risk management.
When implemented correctly, it will ensure that all control measures are locally relevant, proportionate, and sustainable. This in turn will permit meeting scientific goals while preventing harm to people, animals, and the environment.
This eLearning provides an overview of the risk assessment process, and explores the steps necessary to assess risks arising from work with biological hazards. It is divided into three parts:
- Introduction to Risk Assessment
- Steps of Risk Assessment
- Biological Hazards
Note: Contents of this eLearning are also included in the Biorisk Advisor Training.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this eLearning you will be able to:
- Explain risks, hazards, and control measures
- Describe the role of risk assessment in risk-based approach to biorisk management
- Explain what requires risk assessment, and when
- Describe roles and responsibilities in the risk assessment process
- Explain steps of risk assessment
- Describe biological hazards
- Describe what determines the likelihood and consequence of incidents that involve biological hazards
Assessment and certificate
Each part of this eLearning will end with a multiple-choice quiz with a pass mark of 70%. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate of completion.
Please note that the knowledge of specific legislation (national or international) is not part of the learning objectives and will not be tested during the assessment.
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training to enrol, or for further information.
