The biorisk training was proposed and conducted by Global Capacities, Alert and Response team at the WHO headquarters for Moroccan trainees involved in biorisk management and infectious substances shipment. The objective of the workshop was to guide and advice on biorisk management and shipping of infectious substances. The course introduced the new concept of biorisk management, which combines risk assessment, risk mitigation, and performance systems. It targeted laboratory technical/science staff and biosafety officers. The course gave participants an opportunity to use a robust methodology to identify and control the biosafety and biosecurity risks of bioscience laboratories. The course was recognized by the air transport authority; International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association.
Participants gained with the skills, tools, and confidence to advice and guide on sustainable biorisk management. The course included risk assessment, risk assessment methodology, risk mitigation, performance systems. The training consisted of group work, case studies and scenarios, hands on activities, and questions and answers.
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Biorisk Management Advanced Trainer Programme (BRM ATP)
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