Introduction to Lab Safety for Biologists

Build a Strong Foundation for Safe Biological Research

Working with biological materials requires a clear understanding of the hazards, controls, and responsibilities involved. This course provides an introduction to biological safety, helping researchers, supervisors, and laboratory staff understand how to assess risks, work safely, and comply with University and legal requirements.

What You'll Learn

• Biological hazards and routes of exposure
• Legal requirements relating to biological agents
• How to complete biological risk assessments
• Control measures for biological hazards
• University procedures for biological safety management
• Health surveillance and its role in protecting laboratory workers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the risks associated with biological agents and samples
• Recognise key legal and University requirements
• Assess risks associated with biological work
• Identify and apply appropriate control measures
• Follow local laboratory rules and safe working practices
• Contribute to a safe and compliant research environment

Who Should Attend?

• Researchers working with biological materials
• Project Supervisors
• Laboratory Managers
• PhD Students
• Research Technicians
• Anyone working with, or exposed to, biological agents, human samples, or animal materials

Why Attend?

Develop the knowledge and confidence to assess biological risks, apply appropriate controls, and support safe, high-quality research.

Understand biological hazards, strengthen your risk assessment skills, and help create a safer laboratory environment.

Dates: 15^th October 2026, 10:00 – 11:00

For staff to book on this course, please use this link Introduction to Laboratory Safety for Biologists to go directly to UoRLearn and enrol on a course.