Creating a Biosafety Cabinet Training Program White Paper

White Paper

Creating a Biosafety Cabinet Training Program

Why Training on Biosafety Cabinet Use Matters

Safe and effective use of a biosafety cabinet (BSC) begins with structured, meaningful training. Without it, even experienced laboratory professionals can unknowingly disrupt airflow, compromise containment, or increase the risk of exposure. Creating a dedicated biosafety cabinet training program ensures your staff can safely set up, work inside, clean, and respond to emergencies in a BSC — protecting personnel, research, and the environment.

What You’ll Learn in This White Paper

Authored by Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP, President of Science and Safety Consulting, this white paper offers detailed guidance for lab managers and biosafety officers on how to:

Developing a Comprehensive Training Strategy

This guide goes beyond basic operation. It helps you structure a complete BSC user training program by:

Enhance Your Laboratory’s Biosafety Culture

Proper BSC training isn’t a one-time event. This white paper also explores strategies to support learning over time: implementing competency checks, refreshers, mentorship periods, and feedback loops. Building a robust BSC training program leads to better protection of your lab staff, your research outcomes, and your institution's reputation.

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Ready to build or strengthen your lab’s biosafety cabinet training program? Get the detailed, practical guidance you need from NuAire’s latest expert-authored resource.

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Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP

About the Author

Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP

Julianne L. Baron, PhD, CPH, RBP is the President of Science and Safety Consulting. She has a background in infectious diseases, biosafety, and public health and consults on laboratory safety and design, pandemic preparedness, and scientific communication.