What to know
This training provides instructions for collecting environmental Bacillus anthracis spores, or anthrax, from nonporous surfaces using macrofoam swabs and cellulose sponges. Review the entire Instructor Guide before facilitating Anthrax Surface Sampling training.
Anthrax surface sampling instructor guide
The training consists of a lecture, demonstration, and guided practice segments. In the guided practice segment, the instructor and an experienced sampler will observe and coach participants as they perform practice sampling.
The total training time is 3 hours, 45 minutes.
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health