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:

• Design a BSC training program using adult learning principles for better knowledge retention and safer lab practices
• Incorporate essential topics like safe BSC workflows and best practices recommended by WHO
• Train staff on proper spill response with help from spill containment techniques and alarm response protocols
• Reinforce critical skills such as surface decontamination and safe shutdown procedures

Developing a Comprehensive Training Strategy

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

• Detailing how to set up a Class II BSC work zone following best practices
• Highlighting work preparation steps before entering a BSC
• Emphasizing the importance of proper work access opening management to maintain airflow integrity
• Integrating ergonomic and workflow design principles into BSC training for long-term safety
• Ensuring SOPs are part of the culture with support from our SOP guide for BSC use

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.

Download the Full White Paper

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.