To enhance the laboratory safety awareness of faculty and students and improve their ability to respond to emergencies, the Laboratory Biosafety Training and Emergency Drill Activity, jointly organized by the Academic Affairs Office and the School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences (Biology Experimental Teaching Center), was successfully completed in Tongde Building on the afternoon of December 12. Nearly 100 faculty and students from clinical medicine, medical laboratory technology, and the Biology Experimental Teaching Center actively participated.
The opening ceremony of the drill was held in the immersive smart classroom 6A107. Hong Xiaochang, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences (Biology Experimental Teaching Center), and Guan Wanchun, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office, attended the ceremony. The opening was presided over by Lou Zhefeng, Vice Dean of the School of Laboratory Medicine and Life Sciences (Biology Experimental Teaching Center).
In his speech, Deputy Director Guan Wanchun emphasized that laboratories are vital bases for talent cultivation and scientific research in universities, and laboratory safety is a solid foundation for the high-quality development of the university’s endeavors. He noted that this biosafety drill not only serves as a comprehensive test of the university’s laboratory safety management system but also provides centralized training for the emergency response capabilities of all faculty and students. He expressed hope that all participants would take this drill as an opportunity to further strengthen the "safety first" mindset, remain vigilant about safety at all times, master safety skills proficiently, and jointly create a safe, stable, and harmonious experimental environment to safeguard the university’s teaching activities.
After the opening ceremony, the event moved on to a special lecture on biosafety, delivered by Zhou Yan, a teacher from the Biology Experimental Teaching Center. Combining common risk points in laboratories, Ms. Zhou provided an in-depth and easy-to-understand explanation of laws and regulations related to pathogenic microorganisms, safety requirements, experimental operation standards, personal protective measures, and accident reporting procedures, laying a solid theoretical foundation for students to conduct experiments safely.
In the subsequent on-site drill session, students entered the laboratories in groups to simulate two typical experimental accidents: pathogenic microorganism sample spills and centrifuge tube breakage.
In the P1 laboratory, by simulating a centrifuge tube accidental breakage scenario, students systematically practiced key operational steps such as shutting down and cutting off power, personal protection, standard debris cleanup, and equipment disinfection, reinforcing their ability to handle sharps and respond to aerosol transmission risks. The entire drill process was rigorous and orderly, highlighting the importance of teamwork and standardized operations.
In the P2 laboratory drill, by simulating a bacterial culture spill scenario, students quickly completed the entire process of reporting, evacuation, covering and disinfecting the spill, and final disposal, focusing on mastering contamination control and standard disinfection procedures.
After the drill, all participants completed a biosafety knowledge test via an online questionnaire platform, further consolidating what they had learned and effectively closing the loop from knowledge comprehension to practical application.
This drill was conducted under the principle of "learning through real-world scenarios," emphasizing the seamless integration of educational objectives and practical application. Through a three-pronged training model combining theory, practice, and assessment, it not only rigorously evaluated the scientific validity and operational feasibility of the laboratory emergency plan, but also significantly enhanced the safety awareness and collaborative response capabilities of both faculty and students in simulated real-world situations. Going forward, our university will maintain regular and comprehensive laboratory safety drills to provide robust support for building a secure campus environment and continuously strengthening laboratory safety protocols.
