• Preparation or detailed review of biosafety concepts, including feedback as well as support with structuring and further development
• Support in risk assessment and risk analyses when handling biological agents

• On-site laboratory assessments, including a structured self-assessment checklist, aligned with key biosafety criteria – delivering targeted feedback and actionable recommendations to enhance safe laboratory practices
• Support in preparing for official inspections or audits
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory and operational processes

• Professional guidance and support for Biosafety Officers (BSO)
• Guidance and support in preparing ECOGEN notifications and related documentation

• Practice-oriented biosafety training sessions and hands-on exercises (see «Training, Instruction & Coaching» for details)

Structured assessment and evaluation of workplace practices:

• Workplace and site inspections
• Systematic and traceable hazard identification and assessment
• Analysis of work activities, workplaces and occupational risks
• Review of existing protective measures
• Identification and prioritisation of appropriate measures according to the STOP principle
• Assessment of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and advice on the selection and safe use of appropriate PPE
• Support in the selection and procurement of appropriate PPE

Professional support in the structured implementation and further development of occupational health and safety management:

• Review of existing safety concepts and OHS documentation, including professional feedback
• Support in structuring and further developing existing solutions
• Advice on EKAS-compliant OHS documentation
• Guidance and support in implementing defined measures within the organisation (without assuming operational responsibility)
• Preparation for audits, regulatory inspections and official controls

• Training, awareness-building, and practical guidance for employees
• Mentoring for occupational safety officers and managers (e.g. KOPAS / OSH roles)
• Support in building and strengthening a sustainable safety culture
• Practical guidance in implementing improvement measures

On-site training sessions and practical instruction tailored to the specific activities and operational context, including:

• Safe and correct use of safety equipment (e.g. Biological Safety Cabinets, autoclaves, centrifuges, etc.)
• Selection and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Practice-oriented biosafety training for laboratory personnel including, but not limited to:

  – Safe laboratory practices

  – Handling biological agents

  – Incident response (Spills)

Training content is tailored to organizational needs and delivered in a practical, application-focused manner.

Professional advice, coaching and ongoing support for:

• Biosafety Officers (BSO)
• KOPAS
• Occupational health and safety (OHS) responsible persons

Focus:

• Integrating safety into processes, responsibilities and daily operations
• Strengthening a sustainable and lived safety culture

Includes:

• Practical guidance
• Exchange of experience
• Ongoing advisory support in daily operations

• Integration of biosafety requirements into the planning of BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories (without assuming architectural or planning services)
• Support for laboratories, planners, and architects in interpreting and implementing biosafety and occupational health and safety aspects throughout all different stages of the planning process.