Objective: To enable participants to recognize disaster types, assess specific risks for the laboratory, and gain awareness of biorisk/biosafety.

Topics:

• Types of disasters (natural and human-induced)
• Specific risks for the laboratory
• What is Biorisk/Biosafety? (risk identification/assessment)
• Disaster scenario application: Electrical fire

Material: Video + Desktop exercise + Short quiz

Objective: To create a comprehensive disaster plan for the laboratory, define responsibilities, and ensure integration with the hospital disaster plan.

Topics:

• Components of a disaster plan
• Chain of responsibility and communication protocols
• Integration with hospital disaster plan
• Creating a disaster inventory (PPE, generator, critical devices)

Material: Workshop + Written template (disaster plan example)

Objective: To gain competence in applying chemical and biological safety measures in the laboratory, PPE usage, and emergency waste management.

Topics:

• PPE usage
• Chemical and biological safety measures
• Decontamination procedures
• Waste management in emergencies
• Scenario: Chemical spill / biological contamination

Material: Video + VR application + Short drill

Objective: To develop skills in activating the laboratory disaster plan during disasters, prioritization, and effective management under crisis conditions.

Topics:

• Activating the laboratory disaster plan
• Prioritization and sample security
• Emergency test management
• Data security in crisis conditions
• Scenario: Gas leak / explosion

Material: Scenario-based simulation + Quiz

Objective: To develop skills in using effective communication channels during disasters and coordination with health authorities and the public.

Topics:

• Communication channels during disaster
• Collaboration with health authorities
• Reporting critical findings
• Key points in public communication

Material: Role-playing + Communication drill

Objective: To re-establish laboratory functions after disaster, prioritize critical tests, and prepare a recovery plan.

Topics:

• Re-establishing laboratory functions
• Prioritization of critical tests
• Infrastructure and device management
• Preparing a recovery plan

Material: Case analysis + Workshop

Objective: To provide support to participants on post-disaster stress management, burnout prevention, and psychological first aid.

Topics:

• Post-disaster stress management
• Burnout prevention
• Team solidarity
• Psychological first aid

Material: Group work + Peer support session

Objective: To draw lessons from past disaster experiences, analyze data, and continuously update disaster plans.

Topics:

• Insights from past disaster experiences
• Data analysis and reporting
• Updating disaster plans
• International collaboration and publications

Material: Case study + Report preparation work

Video Contents (10 Videos):

• Electrical Fire / Outage → 1
• Chemical Spill → 1
• Flood → 1
• Gas Leak → 1
• Biological Hazard → 2
• Sample Security → 1
• Communication → 1
• Psychological Resilience → 2

Interactive Tools:

• VR Simulation (chemical spill, biological contamination, fire, gas leak scenarios)
• Mobile App / Quick Tips
• Hazardous chemical guide
• "First 5 steps in emergency" module
• Web Portal (all modules + quizzes + downloadable SOPs)