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“Why do I need this training?”
Initiating a training program for the University of Pittsburgh
Regional Biocontainment Laboratory
Lesley Homer, RBP, CBSP
University of Pittsburgh
UPitt Regional Biocontainment Lab
One of 13 RBLs nationwide• One floor of a 10‐story building
• 20,000 net sq. ft. BSL‐3/ABSL‐3
• Focus on NHP
• Aerobiology suite with Class III BSC
In 2007, PI received Gates grant
for imaging of TB+NHP• MicroPET and CT
Changing Times at UPitt
History of BSL‐3/Select Agent work at UPitt:• One PI, TB only, mice and primates, 1990‐current • One PI, 2 Select Agents, in vitro, 2003‐current• One PI, 1 Select Agent, mice, October 2007‐current• Two BLS‐3 labs commissioned by EH&S but never operated at BSL‐3
Major expansion of BSL‐3/SA work with RBL, 2008:• 10+ PIs working with multiple pathogens including about 10 Select Agents• Non‐human primates, rodents, rabbits, ferrets• 25 dedicated daily staff; additional 50‐75 personnel few days/week• Transport of animals to imaging, necropsy, aerobiology• Complex facility mandates thorough training program
Development of RBL BSL‐3 Training
Management team comprised of six individuals:
Associate director (Ph.D., immunology) Lab director (Ph.D., virology)
Operations manager (Facilities, engineering) Veterinarian (D.V.M., Ph.D., primates)
Aerobiology director (Ph.D., immunology) Biosafety officer (RBP/CBSP, EH&S)
Management Team Decisions:
1‐Register entire RBL as use area for Select Agents
2‐ All personnel given unescorted access to RBL required to undergo SRA as per regs
3‐All personnel given unescorted access to RBL required to attend RBL BSL‐3 training
4‐Each PI must attend training and is responsible for reinforcing policies to his personnel
5‐Multi‐day comprehensive training program based upon SOP manuals written for RBL
6‐Training must be completed prior to starting work in the RBL and SA approval
Development of RBL BSL‐3 Training
SOP Manuals:
• Administrative
• BSL‐2 lab operations
• BSL‐3 lab operations
• Animal BSL‐3 facility operations
• Veterinary and animal care
• Equipment
• Aerobiology
• Security
• Incident Response
• Radiopharmaceuticals and radiation
• PI‐specific biosafety manual
Development of RBL BSL‐3 Training
Timeline:
January‐December 2007: Hire management team
September‐December 2007: SOP manuals developed
December‐January 2008: Training modules developed
January‐February 2008: Drafted SA amendment; practice training session
March 2008: Submitted SA amendment
March 24‐25: First training session for first group
April/May 2008: Completion of construction; first group into RBL
April‐June 2008: Complete training for all personnel; start next groups into RBL
Development of RBL BSL‐3 Training
Training Course Design:
Prior to developing training: NIAID/SERCEB training conference, January 2007
Benchmarking: Management team experiences, Regional Centers of Excellence, others
Management team and SMEs (Radiation Safety, Health and Safety, Campus Police/Security) presented sessions
Interactive classroom sessions + tour (until facility opened)
Class materials: slide handouts and operations manuals
Pre‐class and post‐class quizzes
Solicit input via course evaluation form
Implementation of RBL BSL‐3 Training
March 24‐25: First training session for 31 personnel including first group
May 1‐2: Second training session for 30 personnel
May 5: Completion of construction
5 days later: First group into RBL with 24 NHP
One month later: Infection of first group’s animals with TB
April‐June: 4B updates to add about 20 new personnel
June 5‐6: Third training session for 23 personnel
June 13‐30: Remaining training sessions for 18 personnel
(Additional sessions for hard‐to‐schedule groups)
Total = About 102 people trained
Training Class Structure
Day 1• Overview of the RBL
• Building access and security
• Principles of biosafety and BSL‐3
• Facility design and operation
• Protective equipment, entry/exit
• Good work practices
• Biological spill control
• Primary containment
Day 2• Occupational health program
• Infectious agent fact sheets
• Select Agents and security
• Select Agent/security drill
• Incident response plan
• Incident response drill
• Radiation safety in‐service
• Animal care and use
“Why do I need this training?”
Feedback and Observations
• Not much precedent for formalized BSL‐3 training
• Little work with Select Agents and BSL‐3 agents until RBL opening
• “Can you exempt…” PIs, senior staff, those with previous experience at BSL‐3
• Training too long, too broad
Results: Deliver message more effectively and often
• All personnel who will work in the RBL will be added to Select Agent registration and must receive training
• Safety is #1 priority and training will enhance safety
• Going forward, will require 2‐day training prior to adding personnel to the Select Agent registration
More Observations; Evaluation Comments
Additional observations:
• Supported by CVR management
• Reviewed favorably by CDC/DSAT
Evaluation comments:
• “Provide more hands‐on training, too hard to just visualize procedures”
• “Need a walk through when things are ready‐ hard to imagine what it will really be like”
• “I actually learned something”
• “I wish I could have had something like this years ago”
12
Future Training Sessions
Continuous personnel additions mandate ongoing training
Shift training to outside of classroom
– About three‐fourths of modules with quiz per module provided online/CD
– Take all modules and return quizzes to RBL management team
– Must pass quizzes in order to register for ½ day live training offered monthly
– Implement November 2008
Beyond the 2‐Day Training: Orientation
Orientation session– Provided by RBL BSO or lab director
– Review key policies provided in orientation packet
– Receive respirator and Vocera training
– Tour facility and specific suite(s) assigned
Then proximity card programmed and facility access granted
Beyond the 2‐Day Training: Daily Observations and Smaller Trainings
• Personnel accompanied for first few work sessions by management team members
• Personnel observations can occur at any time by management team
• Smaller training sessions for smaller groups– Classroom training on written SOPs
– Demonstration of procedures with trainer
– Observations by multiple trainers
• Provide feedback to personnel on the spot
• Semimonthly RBL meetings are training opportunities
Thanks to the Team
Kelly Cole, Ph.D., Associate Director, RBL
Dan Fisher, Operations Manager, RBL
Amy Hartman, Ph.D., Laboratory Director, RBL
Doug Reed, Ph.D., Aerobiology Director, RBL
Molly Stitt‐Fischer, Ph.D., Center for Vaccine Research
Anita Trichel, D.V.M., Ph.D., Veterinary Director, RBL
Jay Frerotte, Director, Environmental Health and Safety, Responsible Official
Stephen Rohrer, Ph.D., (formerly) biosafety officer, alternate Responsible Official
Donald Burke, M.D., Director, Center for Vaccine Research
Ronald Montelaro, Ph.D., Co‐director, Center for Vaccine Research