Biological Safety
Cabinet Certification
Fundamentals Course

Biological Safety
Cabinet Certification
Fundamentals Course

Welcome to
EAB Training!

We’re thrilled to embark on this journey together! This page serves as your comprehensive guide to all the essential information you need before attending EAB Training.

As always, if you have any other questions, please reach out to our
Training Center Manager, Derek Glenn, at dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

What's Included in the Course?

– 2 Days of Instruction and 1 Day of Testing

– Resource Materials

– Instrumentation Instruction

– Breakfast and Lunch on Instructional Days

What's Included in the Course?

– 2 Days of Instruction and 1 Day of Testing

– Resource Materials

– Instrumentation Instruction

– Breakfast and Lunch on Instructional Days

What Should I Bring
to EAB Training?

• Computer or tablet with capabilities to access the internet for EAB’s Learning Management System (LMS).

• A calculator, safety glasses, and safety gloves is all your will need for our classes. Once you are at EAB Training, everything else is provided…

What Should I Bring
to EAB Training?

• Computer or tablet with capabilities to access the internet for EAB’s Learning Management System (LMS)

• A calculator, safety glasses, and safety gloves is all your will need for our classes. Once you are at EAB Training, everything else is provided…

What About Meals
and Snacks?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Email Derek Glenn at dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

What About Meals
and Snacks?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Email Derek Glenn at dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

What Should I Bring
to EAB Training?

What Should I Bring
to EAB Training?

A calculator, safety glasses, and safety gloves is all you will need for our classes. Once you are at EAB Training, everything else is provided…

A calculator, safety glasses, and safety gloves is all you will need for our classes. Once you are at EAB Training, everything else is provided…

What About Meals
and Snacks?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Email Derek Glenn at dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

What About Meals
and Snacks?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Email Derek Glenn at dglenn@eabcoinc.com.

Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Fundamentals Course

Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Fundamentals

The Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Certification Fundamentals course is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience required to perform field certification tests on biosafety cabinets. This course establishes the foundation for all professionals in the industry, ensuring a standardized approach to best practices. Additionally, it offers owners valuable insights into the proper certification process, helping make informed decisions about quality and compliance. This course provides participants with eight (8) completed test reports, including tests from B2 cabinets, ensuring they meet partial prerequisites for advanced certification.

Throughout the course, participants will gain expertise in:

  • Fundamentals of BSC components and operation
  • Performing inflow velocity, downflow velocity, and HEPA filter leak tests
  • Documenting certification reports in compliance with NSF/ANSI 49 standards
  • Understanding airflow dynamics and critical performance criteria for BSC certification
  • Applying safety and regulatory best practices for laboratory environments

Upon successful completion, participants will satisfy a portion of the prerequisites necessary to enroll in the NSF/ANSI 49 Biological Safety Cabinet Field Certifier Advanced Training Course at EAB Training.

Completing this course sets the foundation for your professional growth, equipping you with the essential knowledge to advance in the field. From here, you can take the next step at the EAB Training Center by enrolling in the NSF/ANSI 49 Biological Safety Cabinet Field Certifier Advanced Training Course—where you’ll have the opportunity to take the certification exam and become a certified professional.

Who Should Attend:

  • Field certification professionals
  • Laboratory safety and compliance personnel
  • HVAC and TAB professionals working in controlled environments
  • Industrial hygiene professionals
  • Architects and Design Engineers
  • Professionals that utilize BSCs
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Facility Engineers and Managers
  • Those pursuing NSF/ANSI 49 certification
  • BioSafety and EHS Professional
Prerequisites: None
Classroom Instruction Time: N/A
Hands-On Instruction Time: N/A
eLearning Time: N/A
CE Credits: N/A
Throughout the course, participants will gain expertise in:
  • Fundamentals of BSC components and operation
  • Performing inflow velocity, downflow velocity, and HEPA filter leak tests
  • Documenting certification reports in compliance with NSF/ANSI 49 standards
  • Understanding airflow dynamics and critical performance criteria for BSC certification
  • Applying safety and regulatory best practices for laboratory environments
Who should Attend:
  • Field certification professionals
  • Laboratory safety and compliance personnel
  • HVAC and TAB professionals working in controlled environments
  • Industrial hygiene professionals
  • Architects and Design Engineers
  • Professionals that utilize BSCs
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Facility Engineers and Managers
  • Those pursuing NSF/ANSI 49 certification
  • BioSafety and EHS Professional
Prerequisites: None
Classroom Instruction Time: N/A
Hands-On Instruction Time: N/A
eLearning Time: N/A
CE Credits: N/A

Upcoming Dates

  • July 9, 2025 - July 11, 2025 

  • September 29, 2025 - October 1, 2025 

The class schedule is as follows.

Day 1: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Learn More

To learn more about our training programs or to register to attend, please contact our Training Center Manager, Derek Glenn.

Contact Our Training Center Manager

Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Fundamentals

The Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Certification Fundamentals course is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience required to perform field certification tests on biosafety cabinets. This course establishes the foundation for all professionals in the industry, ensuring a standardized approach to best practices. Additionally, it offers owners valuable insights into the proper certification process, helping make informed decisions about quality and compliance. This course provides participants with eight (8) completed test reports, including tests from B2 cabinets, ensuring they meet partial prerequisites for advanced certification.

Throughout the course, participants will gain expertise in:

  • Fundamentals of BSC components and operation
  • Performing inflow velocity, downflow velocity, and HEPA filter leak tests
  • Documenting certification reports in compliance with NSF/ANSI 49 standards
  • Understanding airflow dynamics and critical performance criteria for BSC certification
  • Applying safety and regulatory best practices for laboratory environments

Upon successful completion, participants will satisfy a portion of the prerequisites necessary to enroll in the NSF/ANSI 49 Biological Safety Cabinet Field Certifier Advanced Training Course at EAB Training.

Completing this course sets the foundation for your professional growth, equipping you with the essential knowledge to advance in the field. From here, you can take the next step at the EAB Training Center by enrolling in the NSF/ANSI 49 Biological Safety Cabinet Field Certifier Advanced Training Course—where you’ll have the opportunity to take the certification exam and become a certified professional.

Who Should Attend:

  • Field certification professionals
  • Laboratory safety and compliance personnel
  • HVAC and TAB professionals working in controlled environments
  • Industrial hygiene professionals
  • Architects and Design Engineers
  • Professionals that utilize BSCs
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Facility Engineers and Managers
  • Those pursuing NSF/ANSI 49 certification
  • BioSafety and EHS Professional
Prerequisites: None
Classroom Instruction Time: N/A
Hands-On Instruction Time: N/A
eLearning Time: N/A
CE Credits: N/A
Throughout the course, participants will gain expertise in:
  • Fundamentals of BSC components and operation
  • Performing inflow velocity, downflow velocity, and HEPA filter leak tests
  • Documenting certification reports in compliance with NSF/ANSI 49 standards
  • Understanding airflow dynamics and critical performance criteria for BSC certification
  • Applying safety and regulatory best practices for laboratory environments
Who should Attend:
  • Field certification professionals
  • Laboratory safety and compliance personnel
  • HVAC and TAB professionals working in controlled environments
  • Industrial hygiene professionals
  • Architects and Design Engineers
  • Professionals that utilize BSCs
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Facility Engineers and Managers
  • Those pursuing NSF/ANSI 49 certification
  • BioSafety and EHS Professional
Prerequisites: None
Classroom Instruction Time: N/A
Hands-On Instruction Time: N/A
eLearning Time: N/A
CE Credits: N/A

Upcoming Dates

  • July 9, 2025 - July 11, 2025 

  • September 29, 2025 - October 1, 2025 

The class schedule is as follows.

Day 1: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 2: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Learn More

To learn more about our training programs or to register to attend, please contact our Training Center Manager, Derek Glenn.

Contact Our Training Center Manager

Daily Agenda

Daily Agenda

Primary Reports that make a BSC Certification:

Primary Reports that make a BSC Certification:

Secondary Reports that can be included in a BSC Certification:

Secondary Reports that can be included in a BSC Certification:

Day One

8:30 am

Breakfast and Welcome

Standard Air and Density Correction

Ductwork Traversing and Capture Hoods

12:00 pm

Lunch

Correction Factors and Proportional Balancing

4:30 pm

Homework

Day Two

7:30 am

Breakfast and Homework Review

Flow Hood Measurement Hands On

Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E Hands On

11:30 am

Lunch

Basics of Electricity

Electrical Motors and VFDs

Day Three

7:30 am

Breakfast and Welcome

Rotational Speed Hands On

12:00 pm

Lunch

Sheave and Belt Sizing Hands On

Ductworks Systems and Devices

Fan Works

5:00 pm

Homework

Day Four

7:30 am

Breakfast and Welcome

Rotational Speed Hands On

12:00 pm

Lunch

AHU & RTU Data and Submittals Hands On

Water Systems

Pump Laws

Air Terminal Units

4:30 pm

Homework

Day Five

7:30 am

Breakfast and Welcome

Hydronics Hands On

12:00 pm

Lunch & Dismissal

Day One

8:00 am

Breakfast
Welcome Slide Deck and Introductions
NSF 49 2024 Introduction
Navigating the Standard
Proper BSC Install and Setup
Cleaning and disinfection of BSC total work area
BSC Use, Practices and Procedures
BSC Relocation

12:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm

Hands On BSC Setup
Instruments and Apparatus
Product, Personnel and Environmental Protection
Smoke Patterns
Airflow Measurement
Airflow Calculations
Work Area Opening and Work Area Calculations
Day 1 Wrap-up and Q&A Session

6:00 pm

Dismissal

Day Two

8:00 am

Breakfast / Review Day 1 / Overview of Day 2 Objectives
Variations in design and construction
Design and Construction Memorandums
BSC Classes and Types
Concurrent Balance Value

12:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm

Exhaust Measurement
Determining Filter Loading
Measuring Exhaust Flow and Static Pressure
Type B2 Airflow Monitors & Interlocks
HEPA Filter Design & Construction
HEPA Filter Integrity Test
BSC Reporting
BSC Certification
Day 2 Wrap-up and Q&A Session    

6:00 pm

Dismissal

Day Three

8:00 am

Breakfast / Review Day 2 / Overview of Day 3 Objectives
Secondary Testing
Proper Documentation of Secondary Testing
BSC Reporting Continued
BSC Certification Continued

12:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm

BSC Certification Continued
BSC lifespan & BSC Decommissioning process
Day 3 Wrap-up and Q&A Session   

6:00 pm

Dismissal

Training Course - Biological Safety Cabinet Certification Fundamentals

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