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Welcome, especially to non-members. ISTR serves safety professionals in high technology and research.

The aims of the Institute include:

  • the advancement of safety skills and knowledge among its membership via workshops and symposia;
  • the maintenance of the professional standards of its membership;
  • the promotion of communication and exchange of information within the membership;
  • maintenance of dialogue with other professional bodies in areas of related interest.
ISTR members work in universities, research councils, public and private research institutes, and commercial research and high technology companies. In addition to the Member grade for safety professionals, Associate membership is also available to anyone whose knowledge and experience do not qualify them as Members but who can show they have a sufficient interest in the activities of ISTR. See Information for prospective members for further details
Mobile extract hood LEV not working!

Members can find out why and much more at the 2010 Members' Skills Workshop on 17 March

Workshop now fully booked - contact the ISTR Events Secretary if you would like to be put on the reserve list or if you would be interested in attending a repeat of the Workshop
BSP Level 2 started January 2010
The final part of the Biosafety Accreditation Scheme, Biosafety Practitioner Level 2 (Professional), is now in place. See the Biosafety Accreditation Scheme pages for more information

Looking ahead with ISTR

2010 Members' Skills Development Workshop

Topic: LEV, based on latest HSE guidance, HSG258
Dates: 17 March 2010
Venue:
University of Birmingham

2010 AGM and Summer Symposium
Topics: new technologies and synthetic biology
Dates: 6 and 7 July 2010
Venue:
University of Bath

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