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Fume Cupboard and Biosafety Cabinet Airflow Testing and Certification

A specialist course on testing and certifying fume cupboards and biosafety cabinets that protect staff, samples and the environment. Delegates learn airflow measurement, containment testing and the acceptance criteria used to confirm safe performance. The programme builds competence in routine field testing and record keeping.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe how fume cupboards and biosafety cabinets protect users and work.
  • Measure face velocity and airflow patterns accurately.
  • Perform containment and smoke visualisation checks.
  • Interpret results against recognised acceptance criteria.
  • Identify defects that compromise safe operation.
  • Certify units and maintain testing records.

Course outline

  1. 01Containment equipment types and function
  2. 02Airflow principles and measurement
  3. 03Face velocity and pattern testing
  4. 04Smoke visualisation and containment checks
  5. 05Filter integrity considerations
  6. 06Acceptance criteria and interpretation
  7. 07Defect identification and corrective action
  8. 08Certification and records

Who should attend

Laboratory safety officers, facilities and maintenance technicians and testing service providers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Pretoria2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026Online2US$900
21 to 22 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Dubai2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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