IFSS Human and Animal Food Laboratory

Entry (Program Specific)

Specialized Labs

Content Area: Biosafety Level 3

Description: The purpose and function of a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, a specialized laboratory where work is performed with infectious agents and toxins that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through inhalation.

Topic Areas:

  • Description: Administrative requirements that support BSL3 facilities.

    Terminal Competency:

    Describe the administrative requirements that support BSL3 facilities.

    Enabling Competencies:

    1. Describe the purpose of a BSL3 facility.

    2. List plans that meet the administrative requirements of BSL3 facilities.

    3. Identify the contact for issues related to the BSL3 facility.

    To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

  • Description: Monitoring systems and controls to prevent unauthorized access.

    Terminal Competency:

    Describe security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

    Enabling Competencies:

    1. List controls to prevent unauthorized access to a BSL3 facility.

    2. Explain the importance of controlling microbes and toxins contained in a BSL3 facility.

    To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

  • Description: Equipment and monitoring systems utilized by BSL3 to assure personnel safety.

    Terminal Competency:

    Describe safety measures implemented in BSL3 facilities.

    Enabling Competencies:

    1. Describe equipment utilized by BSL3 personnel.

    2. Discuss monitoring systems in BSL3 facilities.

    3. List special practices in BSL3 facilities.

    4. Describe facility systems to support BSL3 laboratories.

    To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

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