07. Large-scale Biosafety
A distance learning opportunity
July 15 and 22, 2026
12:00 – 3:00 PM (CDT)
Registration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.
Registrations received after will receive access to the recording only.
Instructor
Brian Petuch, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA), Biosafety Project Manager, International Safety Systems, Inc., Columbus, New Jersey
Overview
Large-scale Biosafety will review biosafety for work at large-scale, which the NIH rDNA Guidelines defines as >10L. The course will review Appendix K from GLSP to BSL-3 LS, with a focus on primary and secondary containment. It will review basic bioprocessing steps, such as fermentation/cell culture and purification technologies. Examples of classic and newer single use technologies will be provided. Pearls and pitfalls of the various technologies will be discussed, using various scenarios. The course will include a review of risk assessment techniques used for large scale bioprocesses and a discussion of large-scale related to vaccines, viral vectors, and recombinant proteins.
Objectives
- Recognize large scale bioprocessing technologies, the inherent risks and how to perform and document risk assessments
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of single use biotechnology equipment. Plan for issues of waste disposal and emergency response
- Restate the components of the NIH rDNA Guidelines Appendix K and how to implement them for large scale bioprocessing projects
Audience Level: Basic
Suggested Background: None
Who Should Attend:
All Safety Professionals, Experienced Biosafety Professionals, Laboratory Workers, Laboratory Management
CONTACT HOURS
This course has been approved for 0.75 CM points toward RBP/CBSP recertification. *ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 6.0 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. Course access links are unique and for individual use only. Sharing is prohibited. Duplicate logins or unregistered attendees will be removed from the webinar without a refund.
Course Logistics: Course is two 3-hour sessions. Attendees will need to log on 15 minutes prior to the start time. To receive credit and a certificate, attendees must attend the session and complete or access all course modules. The course materials are for registered participants only.
COURSE FEES
ABSA Members $400 USD
Nonmembers $490 USD
To receive the ABSA member rate, participants must be current ABSA members during the training year. Fees include course handouts, access to the ABSA International training site, and 6 hours of expert-led interactive instruction.
Group Discount:
10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization
20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization
30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization
Contact the ABSA office to register your group
Confirmed, paid participants will be sent detailed information regarding the course within a few days prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 6/17/2026. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 6/24/2026. No refunds after 6/24/2026.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions about this course to:
KariAnn DeServi, MEd
Director of Education, ABSA
866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
