ABSANZ Webinar - Key changes to AS/NZS 2243.3 drafted to appear in the new release

Topic
ABSANZ Webinar - Key changes to AS/NZS 2243.3 drafted to appear in the new release
Date
03 October 2019
Start Time
12.00pm AEST
End Time
1.00pm AEST
Venue
Webinar (via computer)
Contact Name
ABSANZ
Contact Email
execofficer@absanz.org.au

This webinar will discuss what to look out for when the long-awaited AS/NZS 2243.3 appears in its final colours.

Pricing:

$20 Members | $50 Non Members

 

Learning Outcomes

This webinar aims to provide participants with information concerning the update of AS/NZS 2243.3 and will provide some general information related to the major changes and additions likely to appear.

Webinar is intended to provide:

  1. A brief history of this standard
  2. A brief description of its structure and content
  3. A brief description of how it relates to other relevant standards
  4. Updates related to microorganisms and associated hazards
  5. Inclusion of a new section on facilities using aquatic microorganisms
  6. Information and guidance when managing liquid waste
  7. Addition of a section on safe use of biosafety cabinets
  8. A brief summary of other minor changes
  9. Concluding remarks and recommendations to participants
  10. Discussion, Q&A

 

What should you learn?

Participants should gain an understanding of how the new AS/NZS 2243.3 will differ from the 2010 version. This understanding will include some technical supporting information related to the main additions. A detailed analysis of the standard is not included, but sufficient information will be provided such that participants know what to look for when referring to the standard


 

Speaker Biography

Neil Walls

BMechE, DipEd, GradDipHu

M.AALAS, M.ABSA, M.ANZLAA M ABSANZ, M EBSA, M.I.E (Aust)

Neil Walls specialises in bio-containment and bio-contamination engineering.  His experience includes work related to high containment facilities up to PC4 (the highest microbiological containment level), specialist health and containment laboratories as well as facilities for animals, aquatics, plants and invertebrate species.

Neil undertakes peer reviews, supports projects at the strategic planning stage, and provides documentation review and specialist facility inspections. This work, in conjunction with running training workshops, is aimed at passing on knowledge and improving expertise amongst our various management, design and construction organisations.
 

 

More Details

Time: 12pm AEST (VIC, TAS, NSW, ACT, QLD) | 11.30am (SA, NT) |  10am WA  |  3pm NZ

Please note:

  • Registrations for the webinar will close at midnight on Tuesday 1 October  – no late registrations will be accepted
  • To access this educational opportunity, you will need to register for the webinar regardless of whether or not you are able to attend
  • The weblink will be exclusively distributed to all registered attendees within 7 days of the webinar being hosted and will remain active for 28 days