Institute

Vision

Scientifically sound presentation of biosafety measures to professionals and the public to promote the rational, effective and realistic assessment of biological risks in laboratories and among the public.

Goals

Organizing and conducting training courses in all areas of biosafety.
Promoting the standardization of biosafety training.
Integrating biosafety measures into the overall quality and product control systems.
Networking of experts.
Participation in the development of standards, guidelines and regulations.
Commissioned projects on the subject of biosafety.

Motivation

Increasing public concern about new disease outbreaks, B-terrorism and laboratory accidents make biosafety a key management issue. Although rigorous maintenance and servicing of technical installations is extremely important, staff training is absolutely essential. Biosafety is everyone's responsibility, both in the laboratory and in management.

Without biosafety - no science!

Biosafety generally plays an important role in today's world. Good working conditions, environmental safety and protection of the public will help to ensure that production, research and development can continue to be carried out successfully in Switzerland. This is why the training of people responsible for biosafety in institutions is an important measure for promoting public confidence. b-safe guarantees basic and professional training for biosafety officers and other interested persons.

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