Biological Safety Officers (BSO) Meeting (29 June 2023)
This All-BSO Meeting is timed to follow the Ventilation Workshop at Camfil's splendid training facilities at their headquarters on the edge of the Lancashire Pennines. In addition to discussing a range of hot topics attendees can join a short tour of the on-site filter production facilities.
Spaces are limited to facilitate discussion and interaction. ISTR Members will be given preference, so book early to secure your place. Non-member tickets will be released on 1 June 2023.
BSO Meeting programme (tbc)
| 0930 |
Arrivals and refreshments |
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| 1000 |
Workshop: Investigating biological incidents |
Jonathan Gawn, GMBSC Ltd & Chair of ISTR |
| 1100 |
Coffee break |
|
| 1120 |
Workshop (continued) |
|
| 1230 |
Sandwich lunch and networking |
|
| 1330 |
GM Notification process – title TBC 30 minute talk + 30 minutes discussion/Q&A |
(Susan Grogan-Johnson, HSE MBU) |
| 1430 |
Update on BSLG and BPRS and
Report from ISTR Executive Committee |
Jon Gawn
Liz McMinn or Ian Graham |
| 1500 |
Outcomes from recent HSE inspections (general discussion/therapy group) |
|
| 1530 |
Best practice in periodic testing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets
(Alternatively, recent topics of interest from Hasnet – some kind of HIVEmind)
|
Led group discussion |
| 1600 |
End of event, pre-departure refreshments and networking |
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The Venue:
Camfil Limited, Knowsley Road, Haslingden, Lancashire BB4 4EG
Cost for the meeting is £25 which includes
Lunch and refreshments throughout day.
Note: Accommodation and transport are not included in the cost.
Travelling to Camfil Ltd
By Car - there is ample free parking for delegates at the Camfil site
Public Transport to the Camfil site and local hotels is limited.
Nearest Metrolink Tram Station is Bury (see Transport for Greater Manchester | Transport for Greater Manchester (tfgm.com) for info). Trams to Bury run frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria rail stations. There is no Black Cab taxi rank at Bury. Taxis will need to be booked independently to either Red Hall/The Village hotels.
Blackburn Railway Station is approximately 5 miles from the Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa and 11 miles form Camfil Ltd
Burnley Railway Station is approximately 11 miles from Camfil Ltd
Taxi - UBER or Local Taxi company (must be pre-booked)
Accommodation (not included in the Workshop fees)
The hotels below are recommended for delegates to consider and bookings should be made directly with the hotel.
Red Hall Hotel, Ramsbottom, Bury - approx 5 miles via A56
The Village Hotel, Bury - approx 9 miles via M66 & A56
Map of Hotel and transport locations relative to Camfil Ltd
We hope to see you there.