University of Basrah Organizes a Workshop on Laboratory Security and Safety

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah organized a scientific training workshop for postgraduate students entitled “Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Laboratory Security and Safety.”

The workshop included a lecture delivered by academic staff members from the Departments of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry. The lecture highlighted the fundamental principles of laboratory work and the mechanisms for preventing potential hazards and emergency situations, with the aim of preventing the spread of pathogenic agents and avoiding chemical and radiological leaks that could threaten environmental and public health safety. The lecturers also reviewed preventive measures, remedial procedures, and the essential steps involved in initiating scientific experiments.

The workshop concluded by emphasizing the importance of exercising caution, maintaining vigilance, and acquiring comprehensive knowledge of the materials being used, as this workshop constitutes a fundamental requirement for obtaining the safety certification accredited by the CBRN Committee.

Media and Government Communication Division College of Veterinary Medicine – University of Basrah