OXY202 – Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MBSC) Awareness for Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Sectors
BOHS Endorsed Professional Development Programme
This specialist one-day programme provides structured insight into the specification, operation, validation and ongoing management of Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MBSCs) within regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare environments.
MBSCs are critical containment devices. Incorrect specification, installation or operation can compromise operator safety, product integrity and regulatory compliance.
OXY202 equips delegates with the professional understanding required to manage these systems with confidence and clarity.
Who Should Attend
- Pharmaceutical production and QA personnel
- Healthcare laboratory managers
- Facilities and engineering managers
- Validation and commissioning specialists
- Health & Safety professionals operating within regulated environments
- Duty Holders responsible for containment devices
Why This Course Matters
MBSCs operate at the intersection of occupational hygiene, biosafety, product protection and regulatory compliance. Expectations under COSHH, GMP/GxP, ISO standards and HTMs require clarity of responsibility and demonstrable competence.
This course enables delegates to:
- Understand the functional principles of Class I, II and III cabinets (EN 12469)
- Recognise differences between operator protection and product protection
- Interpret Hazard Groups (HG1–4) and Containment Levels (CL1–4)
- Understand Occupational Health Categorisation (OHC) frameworks
- Identify common specification and siting errors
- Interpret validation and service documentation confidently
- Understand IQ/OQ/PQ processes from URS through to SAT
- Strengthen competence when reviewing third-party validation reports
Technical Programme Overview
Regulatory & Risk Framework
- Applicable legislation: HSAWA, COSHH, GMP/GxP, ISO and HTM guidance
- Hazard Groups and Containment Levels
- Operator vs Product Protection principles
- Competence expectations in design, testing and validation
MBSC Types & Applications
- Class I, II and III cabinets (EN 12469)
- Discharge arrangements: recirculating, ducted, thimble/by-pass systems
- Siting considerations (BS 5726)
- Multi-branch ductwork systems (CAV vs VAV)
- HEPA filtration and DOP testing
- Decontamination strategies (VHP, formaldehyde, localised methods)
Qualification & Validation
- User Requirement Specification (URS) & User Requirement Brief (URB)
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Installation & Commissioning (SAT)
- Third-party validation expectations
- IQ/OQ/PQ fundamentals
Maintenance, Inspection & Reporting
- Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies
- Weekly COSHH L5 user checks
- Annual inspection and testing requirements
- Understanding service and validation reports
- Change control considerations (GxP and non-GxP environments)
Delivery Format
One-Day Programme delivered:
- Face-to-face at the Hilton East Midlands (J24 M1)
- Live Interactive Webinar (selected dates)
- Available as an in-house programme for regulated facilities
Certification
- BOHS Endorsed Digital Certificate
- 7 Hours Verified CPD Contact Time
Pre-Requisites
No formal qualifications required. Suitable for both operational users and managerial/technical oversight roles.
Fees
£655 + VAT (Inclusive of BOHS Endorsed Certificate)
In-house delivery available on request.
Invoices are issued approximately 5–6 weeks prior to the course date.
Professional Standards with OXYL8
This programme is delivered by specialists experienced in containment systems, regulatory interpretation and pharmaceutical sector compliance.
The focus is on practical understanding, professional judgement and strengthening confidence when specifying, reviewing or managing MBSC systems within regulated environments.
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