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WELCOME 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK PRESENTATIONS Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I introduce the University s Biosafety Program and Biosafety Website, which will be launched on 23 October. These are important resources which will strengthen the foundations of Victoria University. Our Biosafety resources are designed to: protect University personnel, the community and the environment from biological agents and toxins that are stored or handled within our laboratories and clinical facilities; reduce the risk of unintentional release of, or exposure to, biological agents and toxins; comply with all legal requirements and meet the relevant Australian Standards, Codes and Regulations applicable to the biological agents and toxins; and inform all University personnel, relevant third parties and individuals of their obligations with regard to biosafety. The implementation of proactive biosafety policies and programs at VU, including an internal lab certification program, will ensure better and safer labs. All personnel who work with biological agents and toxins must ensure they are familiar with these resources and with their obligations. To celebrate the launch we will be hosting Biosafety Week from 21 25 October. The week promises to provide a range of exciting opportunities to educate and inspire researchers, students and lab support staff. It will also provide lab personnel with an invaluable networking opportunity to share and learn from each other. The official program for the week is attached. To secure your place, please email the Biosafety team on ibc@vu.edu.au by Friday 11 October. I extend my warmest congratulations to the University s Biosafety Committee and the dedicated staff within the Office for Research biosafety team, particularly Dr Faten Zaibak & Ms Elizabeth Hill, for all their work in the development of the University s biosafety resources and the Biosafety week activities. I would also like to formally welcome and congratulate Professor Greg Blatch on his appointment as the Chair of the University s Biosafety Committee. I look forward to seeing you at the Biosafety Week events. Regards Warren Professor Warren Payne Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training) Victoria University Phone 61 3 9919 5930 2 2013 BIOSAFETY WEEK 21 st 25 th OCTOBER VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
BIOSAFETY TRAINING 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK K PRESENTATIONS Personnel working with biohazard material must be appropriately trained before entry into the lab or commencement of any work. As part of the new biosafety program the following courses are noww compulsory and will be available online in 2014: OGTR Compliance; Compulsory for all personnel working with GMOs or within an OGTR certified containment lab. Biosafety Compliance; ; Compulsory for alll personnel workingg with biological risk group agents or within containment labs. DAFF Biosecurity Compliance; Compulsory for all personnel p working with quarantined goods or importing i and exporting biological material. Biosafety Cabinets; Compulsoryy for all personnel using a biosafety cabinet. Autoclave training; Compulsory y for all personnel using an autoclave. Emergency & spills management; Compulsory for all a personnel working in containment labs. Don t miss this opport tunity to completee your biosafety training requirements in an instructor led environ nment. All coursec s are approved by the IBC and a certificatee of completion will be issued. BIOSAFETY AT VICTORIAA UNIVERSITY I BIOSAFETY BIOSECURITY BIOCONTAINMENT 3
TRAINING COURSE 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK K PRESENTATIONS Workin ng Safely in the PC2 Laboratory 2013 Biosafety Week Monday 21 Octoberr 8.30am 5.30pm Monday 21 October 8.30am 5.30pm Werribeee Campus Building 3 Room 106 Attendance: This training is limited to Professional Services Laboratory Managers supporting laboratories where risk group agents are used (e.g. blood, bacteria, viruses, cell lines etc..). Catering: Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided. 11 October to ibc@ vu.edu.au Presenter: Tony Della-Porta BSc(Hons), PhD, FASM, GAICD After completing this training, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theory of working safely in a PC2 Laboratory. This is an essential workshop for all Professional Services staff managing/supporting laboratories where Risk Group agents are used. Methodology: Participants will be directly involved in the training. They will bee required too examine and assess a case study of a laboratory acquired infection. Training will take place inn small work groups and through group discussions. Each session will be supported by relevant materials covering differentt aspects of good microbiological practices. Materials: All participants will be supplied with a folder containing the course training notes, relevant papers and sections of AS/NZS 2243.3 ( 2002) Safety in Laboratories s Part 3: Microbiological aspects and containment t facilities. Course Assessment: Tony Della Porta is an internationally renowned expert in biosecurity, biocontainment and biological safety. BioZic is an international consulting company providing leading advice on Biosafety biosecurity and biocontainment. See http://www.biozic.com/index.html A certificatee of attendance and a Certificate of Competency y will be issued on Safe Work in PC2 Laboratories s (Theoretical Aspects) to participants who achieve an 80% pass rate for the written assessment and a Pass for theirr assignment. A Certificate of o Attendance will be issued i for those who do not meet these requirements. 4 2013 BIOSAFETY WEEK 21 st 25 th OCTOBER VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
WORKSHOP 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK PRESENTATIONS Using a Biosafety Cabinet Safely 2013 Biosafety Week Tuesday 22 October 3.00pm to 4.30pm Attendance: Presenters: Tuesday 22 October Session 1 3.00 3.30pm Session 2 3.30 4.00pm Session 3 4.00 4.30pm WCHRE Laboratories Sunshine Hospital Tissue Culture Lab 2 & Level 4 Meeting room All welcome. Places limited to six attendees per half hour session. Dr Faye Zaibak & Ms Varsha Lal 11 October to ibc@vu.edu.au At the end of this workshop users will be able to safely use a Biosafety cabinet. This training is targeted at laboratory managers, laboratory technicians, postgraduate students & researchers using Biosafety Cabinets. BIOSAFETY AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY I BIOSAFETY BIOSECURITY BIOCONTAINMENT 5
LAUNCH Launch 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK K PRESENTATIONS of the Victoria University Biosafe ety Program 2013 Biosafety Week Wednesday 23 October 12.00pm to 1.00pm Don t miss the Laun nch of: The new Biosafety Website The Biosafety Program The Internal Certification Program And, the announcement of: The Biosafety Award Winner Wednesday 23 October, 12 1pm St Albans Campus Building 4C, Room 404 Attendance: Presenters: All Welcome Donna Hannan, Director, Office for Research Prof Greg Blatch, Chair of the IBC Dr Faten (Faye) Zaibak, Biosafetyy Manager Catering: Canapés & drinks served after the session 11 October to ibc@vu.edu.au Hear about all the developments currently underway and those planned for 2014 and beyond. Liaise with colleagues, IBC Committee members, Research Directors, andd Deans. 6 2013 BIOSAFETY WEEK 21 st 25 th OCTOBER VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
SEMINAR 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK PRESENTATIONS Biosafety: Meeting Australian Containment Standards 2013 Biosafety Week Wednesday 23 October 1.00pm to 2.00pm Wednesday 23 October, 1 2 pm St Albans Campus Building 4C, Room 404 Attendance: All Welcome Presenter: Dr Sandra McKechnie 11 October to ibc@vu.edu.au Presenter: Dr Sandra McKechnie BSc (Hons), GradCertTertEd, PhD (VicUni) At the end of this seminar you should; Have a clear understanding of the rules for working safely in a Containment Lab. Topics covered: biosafety legislation AS 2243.3 risk groupings of microorganisms handling human tissues safe microbiological practice and containment measures approval process for dealings involving risk group 1 4 agents. Dr McKechnie is the consultant Microbiologist on the Institutional Biosafety Committee and Lecturer of Biotechnology in the College of Engineering & Science. Her main research interest is in developing an understanding of the complex interactions between the gut microflora/dietary components on gastrointestinal health and disease prevention. Specifically, her goal is to understand the interactions between microorganisms, colonic enterocytes and the mucosal immune response, with particular reference to the prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. BIOSAFETY AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY I BIOSAFETY BIOSECURITY BIOCONTAINMENT 7
SEMINAR 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK K PRESENTATIONS OGTR Legal & Regulatory Requirementss 2013 Biosafety Week Thursday 24 October 12..00pm to 1.00pm Attendance: Presenter: Thursday 24 October, 12 1pm Werribee Campus Building 1, Room IB136 All Welcome Dr Thomas Yeager & Ms Elizabeth Hill 11 October to ibc@vu.edu.au This seminar will w cover: the Gene Technology Act, the Office of the Genee Technology Regulator, containment and a the classification of dealings. There will also be a description and discussion of the OGTR procedures that are required at Victoria University. Presenter: Dr Thomas Yeager Dr Yeager is the Deputy Chair of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, a lecturer in the area of biotechnology and involved in Research on managing increasing and competing demands for f resources including water and viable food industries. 8 2013 BIOSAFETY WEEK 21 st 25 th OCTOBER VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
WORKSHOP Using an Autoclave Safely 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK PRESENTATIONS 2013 Biosafety Week Thursday 23 October 1.30pm to 2.30pm Thursday 23 October 1.30 2.30pm Werribee Campus Bldg 3, Rm 3207 By the end of this workshop users should be able to safely use an autoclave and understand the regulatory requirements. Attendance: All Welcome Successful completion will lead to Award of a Competency Certificate. Presenters: Dr Faye Zaibak & Ms Stacey Lloyd The workshop includes a site visit of the autoclaving facilities at Werribee. This training is targeted at laboratory managers, laboratory technicians, postgraduate students & researchers using Autoclaves. 11 th October to ibc@vu.edu.au The quality and safety of the work done in a lab that uses biohazards depends on the proper use and care of the autoclave. BIOSAFETY AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY I BIOSAFETY BIOSECURITY BIOCONTAINMENT 9
SEMINAR 2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK PRESENTATIONS Biosafety: Meeting Australian Containment Standards 2013 Biosafety Week Friday 25 October 12.00pm to 1.00pm Friday 25 October 1.00 2.00pm At the end of this seminar you should; Footscray Park Campus Building A, Room 432 Attendance: All Welcome Presenter: Successful completion will lead to Award of a Competency Certificate. Dr Faye Zaibak 11 th October to ibc@vu.edu.au Presenter: Dr Faten (faye) Zaibak BSc (Hons), PhD (UoM) Have a clear understanding of the rules for working safely in a Containment Lab. Topics covered: biosafety legislation AS 2243.3 risk groupings of microorganisms handling human tissues safe microbiological practice and containment measures approval process for dealings involving risk group Dr Faye Zaibak is the Manager of Biosafety and Animal Facilities at Victoria University. Faye is a scientist with 15 years of experience in the fields of stem cell biology, gene therapy and the development of animal models. She also has extensive experience in managing research programs and physical containment laboratories. 10 2013 BIOSAFETY WEEK 21 st 25 th OCTOBER VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
2013 UNIVERSITY BIOSAFETY WEEK K PRESENTATIONS Contactt us Biosafety Manager Faten (Faye) Zaibak Faten.Zaibak@ @vu.edu.au Phone: 61 3 9919 41999 Fax: 61 3 9919 55155 Mobile: 0481 001 329 IBC Officer Elizabeth Hill ibc@ @vu.edu.auu Phone: 61 3 9919 4781 Fax: 61 3 9919 5515 Office location Footscray Park Campus (Ballarat Rd) Building C, Level 3, Office 305 Mailing Address: Office for Research Victoria University P.O Box 14428 Melbourne City, MC 8001 BIOSAFETY AT VICTORIAA UNIVERSITY I BIOSAFETY BIOSECURITY BIOCONTAINMENT 11