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  • History of Biosafety and Biowarfare

    Online

    $10 0.125 ABSA CM points #22-2256 Sign-Up Here Did you know Biosafety is a Direct Effect of Biowarfare? Learn how: Biosafety and Biosecurity have become what they are today by learning about the beginning of the Biosafety Profession through the effect of Biowarfare during World War II to Modern threats facing society. The discovery of insulin is related to the Profession of Biosafety The development of Bioweapons led to the Creation of the Biosafety Profession The Roots of the American Biological Safety Association ABSA International Biological Microorganisms could still today be used or developed for nefarious purposes The origins of [...]

    $10

  • Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

    Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

    Monday, March 27, 2023 - Friday, April 10, 2023   New attendees are welcome!  Participation in Part I (held in spring 2022) is not required to enroll in this course.   About the Course The Environmental Health & Safety Academy is a unique course designed to provide you with the general skills needed to identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards, particularly those found in academic and research settings. This is the 25th time the course has been offered, and the first virtual offering! Who Should Attend   The course is developed especially for health and safety professionals, particularly individuals charged with maintaining the health and safety of their [...]

    $425.00

  • UC Irvine BSL-3 Laboratory Training

    BSL-3 Operations, Maintenance, and Verification (ANSI Z9.14) Training

    UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center 4600 Health Sciences Rd., Irvine, CA, United States

    This introductory course is a four-day training designed to certify personnel for safe entry into an operational BSL-3 laboratory. This course consists of a mixture of classroom and practical training that includes an introduction to microbiology, biosafety, risk assessment concept, BSL-3 lab characteristics, emergency management and personal protective equipment (PPE) use including procedures for donning and doffing PPE with N95 or various PAPR respirators. This course is suitable for O&M personnel and other non-research staff who may need to enter BSL-3 facilities to perform maintenance or make repairs. The ANSI/ASSE Z9.14 Standard focuses on performance verification of engineering controls specifically [...]

  • 30th International Biodetection Technologies: Advanced Technologies & Methods for Global Health & Biodefense

    CHI announces final details for the 30th International Biodetection Technologies virtual conference on June 7-8, 2023. This internationally recognized meeting is for experts in detection & identification of biological threats. This 2-part event will address the key topics in detection and present the latest R&D and technological innovation in ready-to-market systems. In addition, this meeting focuses on the latest strategies to overcoming the hurdles to the identification of global biological threats and translational gaps in bringing technologies from lab to field. This virtual event will livestream on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 2 Programs | 1 Short Course | 1 Virtual [...]

  • UCI BSL-3 Laboratory Training

    UCI National BSL-3 Training Program 4600 Health Sciences Rd. , Irvine, CA, United States

    Researcher training is a four-day intensive training for laboratory staff working in high-containment. These courses are designed to prepare new staff for the basics of safely working in BSL-3 laboratories and include a mixture of practical and classroom courses covering: Review of biosafety principles and levels Risk assessment and management Waste management Laboratory management Safety procedures Emergency management Biosafety cabinet practices and procedures Small and large spill decontamination Donning and doffing PPE Laboratory operations and preventative maintenance Data and material management Inventory and records management Biosecurity

  • Lab Facilities Summit West

    Handlery Hotel San Diego 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA, United States

    Changing regulations, skilled labor attraction and retention issues, increased sustainability goals, and rising costs are just some of the challenges facing the global lab community. However on top of these common planning, design, and regulatory challenges, lab owners on the West Coast are facing unique complexities such as aging stock, high costs, environmental challenges, and state-specific regulations. To overcome these barriers and ensure they remain competitive in a dynamic market, managers are reassessing and redesigning their lab facilities to ensure they are sustainable, efficient, cost-effective, and occupant-centric. Join us at the Lab Facilities West Summit to uncover key strategies, insights, and best practices to overcome unique challenges [...]

  • BSL-3 Operations, Maintenance & Verification Training

    UCI National BSL-3 Training Program 4600 Health Sciences Rd. , Irvine, CA, United States

    This introductory course is a four-day training designed to certify personnel for safe entry into an operational BSL-3 laboratory. This course consists of a mixture of classroom and practical training that includes an introduction to microbiology, biosafety, risk assessment concept, BSL-3 lab characteristics, emergency management and personal protective equipment (PPE) use including procedures for donning and doffing PPE with N95 or various PAPR respirators. This course is suitable for O&M personnel and other non-research staff who may need to enter BSL-3 facilities to perform maintenance or make repairs. The ANSI/ASSE Z9.14 Standard focuses on performance verification of engineering controls specifically [...]

  • The Importance of Biosecurity for Public Health and Safety

    Virtual

    The SWCOEH Industrial Hygiene Seminar Series is presented by industrial hygienists, safety professionals, and other public health professionals to discuss emerging issues, trends in technology, current research, and applicable tools for use in the field. Industry professionals and academic experts provide practical lessons in management, equipment, compliance, and the latest in research and technology. SWCOEH Industrial Hygiene Seminar Series is brought to you by the Continuing Education (CE) Program of the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, a NIOSH ERC at UTHealth School of Public Health. CEUs available! This event meets the Category 4 Education requirements of the American [...]

    $60

  • EHS&S for Biopharma West Summit

    Westin San Diego Bayview West Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States

    The inaugural EHS&S for Biopharma & Pharma West Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with global EHS&S leaders with the shared goal of eliminating risk and ensuring compliance in biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing sites. Over the course of two days featuring more than 18 case studies, discussions sessions and workshops, you'll engage with global and multi-site EHS&S leaders from biotech and pharma industries to share high-level strategy and day to day execution of programs that ensure the highest standards of EHS at both R&D and manufacturing sites. You’ll also explore ways to embed sustainability into EHS practices, master compliance [...]

  • Building Blocks for Success- Creating a Solid Foundation for Your BSL3 Biocontainment Program

    Online

    Join Tulane University Biocontainment Institute’s knowledgeable staff for a comprehensive training program that will empower you to build a robust and secure biocontainment infrastructure. By combining the essential elements of biosafety, biocontainment operations, quality assurance in research, and project management, we will guide you in constructing a solid foundation for a successful and safer biocontainment program. This 2-hour virtual event will be available through LabRoots. Presenters will include members of Tulane's Biosafety, Quality Assurance, and High Containment Performance Research Core team members whose knowledge and expertise put the programs at the forefront of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic response. For more information about [...]

    $125.00

  • BSL-3 Seminar Series

    North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health 4312 District Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Fundamentals of BSL-3 (Virtual): A 4-hour virtual BSL-3 overview providing a solid foundation for standalone learning or as preparation for the rest of the BSL-3 Seminar Series. Advanced BSL-3 Work Practices and Procedures: Engage in three detailed case studies, examining the impact of project changes on practices, PPE, and controls, tailored for advanced learners. Tour of the Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory & Special Dinner Event BSL-3 Design and Operation: Explore how design influences the operations of BSL-3/ABSL-3 labs, with insights into sustainability efforts for cost savings and safety enhancements. NEW! Special Considerations for ABSL-3 Facilities: Deep dive into ABSL-3 [...]

  • U.S. Customs & Border Protection Importation of Biologicals Workshop @ Univ of Michigan

    U.S. Customs & Border Protection Importation of Biologicals Workshop @ UM The University of Michigan will host the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Importation of Biologicals Workshop on May 6, 2025. The workshop will include representatives from several federal government agencies who will share their responsibilities, discuss regulatory and safety challenges of importing biological materials, how to prepare materials for proper transport , and how to apply for the necessary permits. We would like to invite members of the EHS community to join us for this opportunity for outreach and education. We would also welcome you to invite other [...]

  • New World screwworm webinar

    Webinar

    Join AgriLife Extension for a free educational event from 2-4:30 p.m. June 9 on New World screwworm detection and response efforts. In response to the growing concern about the New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar on June 9 to provide more information to agricultural producers and the public. AgriLife Extension experts will be joined by Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory and Texas Animal Health Commission veterinarians to discuss the importance of New World screwworm awareness and prevention. This fly poses a serious threat to livestock and wildlife because it deposits eggs into [...]

  • CSHEMA 72nd Annual Conference

    Westin Seattle 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us in Seattle for the premier event in campus safety, health, and environmental management. The CSHEMA Annual Conference brings together EHS professionals from across the country for engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

  • Re-Emergence of Pertussis in the US: Risks and Prevention

    Virtual

    Re-Emergence of Pertussis in the US: Risks and Prevention Tuesday, January 27 | 3 – 4 p.m. CT In this upcoming Grand Rounds, Flor Muñoz, MD, MSc, will discuss the re-emergence of pertussis (whooping cough), a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, declining vaccination coverage has contributed to a resurgence of pertussis. Muñoz will highlight current epidemiologic trends, mechanisms of transmission, and prevention strategies, with particular attention to the risks faced by infants, pregnant women, and older adults. Muñoz is an associate professor of pediatrics, infectious diseases, molecular virology and [...]

  • Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum

    Museum of Science 1 Science Park, Boston, MA, United States

    Join BSI Consulting’s “Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum” at Boston’s Museum of Science on February 25, 2026! This one-day forum brings together EHS leaders and professionals across the pharmaceutical and biotech fields for a focused exchange on shared EHS challenges. Attendees will learn about the operational impact of misclassified waste, identify gaps in biosafety implementation, explore practical applications of AI, and address workforce competency challenges. Reserve your spot today!

    Free

  • Workshop on Advancing Containment Practices in Animal Research

    Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Eagleson Institute and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) for a new, in-depth workshop focused on advancing containment practices in animal research. This one-and-a-half-day event brings together Laboratory Animal Veterinarians, Biosafety Professionals, Occupational Health Professionals, Facility Managers/Engineers, and Animal Care Staff for advanced discussions and hands-on learning. Participants will explore how containment principles connect across key focus areas and apply those concepts through interactive case studies. Topics include: Facility Operations Occupational Health Animal Welfare Training

  • BSL-3 Laboratory Training

    UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center 4600 Health Sciences Rd., Irvine, CA, United States

    BSL-3 laboratory training is a four-day intensive training for laboratory staff, managers, biosafety professionals, and individuals with direct or indirect involvement with work in high-containment. These courses are designed to prepare individuals for the basics of safely working in and around BSL-3 laboratories and includes a mixture of practical and classroom courses covering: Review of biosafety principles and levels Risk assessment and management Waste management Laboratory management Safety procedures Emergency management Biosafety cabinet practices and procedures Small and large spill decontamination Donning and doffing PPE Laboratory operations and preventative maintenance Data and material management Inventory and records management Biosecurity [...]

  • International Workshop on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience

    Tremont House 2300 Ship Mechanic Row St,, Galveston, TX, United States

    International Workshop on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience April 15– 17, 2026 Tremont House 2300 Ship Mechanic Row St, Galveston, TX 77550 Complex public health problems such as emerging infectious diseases, occupational health risks faced by agriculture workers, and ongoing concerns with food safety require multidisciplinary and inter-institutional approaches to protect the security, resiliency, and sustainability of the global food supply. Our International Symposium and Workshop Planning Committee of diverse experts is designing an exciting program to engage leaders in agricultural industries, public health, veterinary health, food safety, and environmental health institutions. The Symposium and Workshop [...]

  • One Health and Tuberculosis

    This event is hosted by the Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Region 1 Clinicians, veterinarians, laboratorians, researchers, public health professionals, and the community come together to explore the interconnected challenges of tuberculosis across human, animal, and environmental health. Through expert panels and cross-disciplinary discussions, participants will gain insights into current TB risks, surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention strategies in Texas.

    Free

  • BSL-3 Seminar Series

    North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health 4312 District Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    This advanced-level class utilizes scenarios and hands-on workshops to reinforce concepts contained in the senior level of CDC’s “Biosafety Laboratory Competency Guidelines.”

  • Harvard Yale Biosafety Symposium 2026: Pre-Symposium Courses

    Yale West Campus Conference Center 800 West Campus Drive, West Haven, CT

    8am-10am, Monday, May 4, 2026 FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop Speakers: Local and Federal WMD Agents 8am-10am, Monday, May 4, 2026 (concurrent) Integrating AI into Biotechnology: A Biosecurity Risk Assessment Workshop: Embodied AI and Automation in Biorisk Management Speaker: Leyma P. De Haro, PhD, RBP (ABSA)  1 - 5pm, Monday, May 4, 2026 Dual-Use and DNA Synthesis Screening Workshop Speakers: Piers Millet, PhD, David Gillum, PhD

  • Harvard Yale Biosafety Symposium 2026

    Yale West Campus Conference Center 800 West Campus Drive, West Haven, CT

    The symposium on May 5, 2026 will offer talks once again on prominent issues facing Biological Safety and EHS professionals. Presentations will cover AI, risks of Mirror Life cells, dangerous gain of function (GOF) pathogens and pending or updated regulations, and guidance for management of everyday bio-risk outside of existing regulatory boundaries. Another interactive session will present, review, and discuss mock high-risk protocols in the format of an Institutional Review Entity (IRE) meeting to help attendees address updated or new DURC and PEPP rules.

    $275 – $350

  • EBSA Conference 2026 and Preconference courses

    Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) Sint-Maartensbilk 1, 8000, Brugge, Belgium

    Weaving the Future of Biosafety: Networks, Heritage, and Innovation.02 June 2026, EBSA Conference 2026 and Preconference courses, Bruges and Brugge, 2 days of EBSA pre conference courses on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 June 2026, 2 days of EBSA conference on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 June 2026.

  • Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum

    Museum of Science 1 Science Park, Boston, MA, United States

    This dynamic, one-day forum brings together EHS experts in pharma and biotech for a focused exchange on shared challenges and strategies shaping the future of EHS.

    Free

  • UCI BSL-3 Laboratory Training

    UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center 4600 Health Sciences Rd., Irvine, CA, United States

    BSL-3 laboratory training is a four-day intensive training for laboratory staff, managers, biosafety professionals, and individuals with direct or indirect involvement with work in high-containment. These courses are designed to prepare individuals for the basics of safely working in and around BSL-3 laboratories and includes a mixture of practical and classroom courses

  • 2026 BSL4ZNet International Virtual Conference

    2026 BSL4ZNet International Virtual Conference
    Virtual

    About BSL4ZNet The BSL4ZNet is a partnership of animal and public health organizations from Canada, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The network was established to strengthen coordinated responses to current and emerging high‑consequence zoonotic and infectious disease challenges, using a One Health approach supported by robust international collaboration. More information is available on our website: BSL4ZNet Website About the Conference Our bi‑annual international conference is a core event for the BSL4ZNet community. It provides a platform for scientists, program leaders, and high‑containment specialists to exchange new research, innovations, and lessons learned related to high‑containment laboratories [...]

    free