Ralph,
We do test competency at BSL-2 and 3 levels, by observation in their lab or in an EHS lab. This video gives the general content for BSC use, but every observation is a bit different, depending on the work planned.
http://www.yale.edu/ehs/onlinetraining/video/safetycabinet.htm
Pete Reinhardt, Yale EHS
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Hands on training module?
We have a laboratory space with a fume hood and a biosafety cabinet available for use as a hands-on safety training location for lab workers. We are in the process of developing a training syllabus for a 2 hour training module that addresses both biosafety and chemical safety issues at a basic level (proper use of ventilation equipment, selection of PPE, spill clean-up, etc.).
The question came up as to whether other schools have developed similar training sessions and what they might be including in this setting. If anyone has developed such a program and is willing to share lessons learned from this experience, we'd appreciate any words of wisdom you have.
Thanks for your help with this.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart CIH
Laboratory Ventilation Specialist
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Cornell University
rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**cornell.edu