About EBSA15 - Course D. Biosafety aspects and management of the design and construction of biocontainment facilities (full day)

Instructors:
Simon Caidan, Medical Research Council National Institute of Medical Research, London/UK
Paul Jackett, TTASS Ltd, London/UK
Philippe Stroot, Xibios Biosafety Consulting, Tournai/B

Description:
This course will present the concepts, envisage technical options and examine the safety and project management issues related to planning of the construction of BSL2 and BSL3 facilities. The approach, starting from establishing the users' requirements, will emphasize the importance of an initial risk assessment, needed to define the scope and concept of the project.

Technical considerations will include: workflow and ergonomic considerations, basic construction requirements, materials for fit-out, work surfaces, selection of key equipment (including conforming to relevant European and National standards), schematic ventilation requirements and their control, pressure regimes, commissioning and validation, fumigation and the development of key operational policies and codes. Other issues include considerations on the role of the biosafety professional in a design and construction project, the structure of a project team and the involvement of regulatory authorities in the planning of facilities.

Some room will be left to discuss issues brought by the participants.