Laboratory Health & Safety (& COSHH), October 2025
A course for those working in biological containment laboratories.
Details
When? Thursday 30 October 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
Where? Online
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
This event is fully booked
*** This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate and Industry Skills Certificate
A course for those working in biological containment laboratories
Overview
Health and Safety is a vital aspect of laboratory work where individuals are exposed to biological, chemical and physical hazards. As well and keeping yourself and others safe, there are also legal requirements for health and safety in the laboratory, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) state that “All workers are entitled to work in environments where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Under health and safety law, the primary responsibility for this is down to employers."
Course content
This course will be delivered over Zoom. The morning session will address the essentials of risk assessment, focusing in particular on the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, and will also include aspects of spills management in laboratories. The afternoon session will focus on two further aspects of health and safety management: accident investigation, and audits and safety inspections.
Who is the course for?
This one-day training course will be of particular interest to practitioners working in biological containment laboratories, and also for those keen to acquire skills that are relevant for career progression to supervisory and laboratory management roles.
Course tutor
Lindsay Murray is a graduate microbiologist, Chartered Scientist, Chartered Biologist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, with more than 30 years of practical experience in clinical and teaching laboratories. He is currently a health & safety manager at The University of Edinburgh's College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, and has obtained numerous qualifications in occupational health and safety.
Certification and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.We evaluate all of our training events, to make sure that we maintain a high quality of training.
This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 24 CPD points.
Professional Registers
This course supports registers competencies and has been identified as supporting competency development for: Registered Scientist (RSci).Competency area:
- Application of knowledge and understanding
Fees
Members - £120 + VAT
Non-members - £240 + VATGet in touch with training@rsb.org.uk to access these rates:
- Members of Member Organisations, SCAS members - £180 + VAT
- Non-members who have completed a membership application and made payment - £120 + 20% VAT.
Contact
For further information about the course please contact the Training and Registers Officer, at training@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3447Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.Refunds
Unfortunately, the Royal Society of Biology is unable to offer refunds on training courses that have been attended. We do, of course, welcome and encourage any feedback from a course and will continue to improve the services we offer.
Terms and Conditions
By booking to attend this event, you are confirming you have agreed to the RSB's Terms and Conditions which can be found here.Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.