ABSA 2004 Training Exhibit
and the
ABSA 2004 Outstanding Means of Communication Citation

		Past Winners 2003 Printed Materials Category David Gillum and Andy Glode, University of New Hampshire. 2002 Video, CD, or Digital Media Category Tom Ouimet, Ben Fontes, and Kimberly Heard, Yale University Office of Environmental Health & Safety DVD/Video: "Working Safely in a BL3 Laboratory: Guidance for Service and Maintenance Employees." 2001 Video, CD, or Digital Media Category Maryjo Lanzillotta, Deb Ferry, Tom Ouimet, and Ben Fontes, Yale University Office of Environmental Health & Safety Video: "Working Safely and Effectively in a Biosafety Cabinet." 2000 winner(s) Video, CD, or Digital Media Category Mary Cipriano and Marian Downing, Abbott Laboratories Video: "Biosafety Awareness in the Laboratory - Harry Hepatitis" Printed Materials Category Jon Lillemoen, University of Michigan Office of Safety and Environmental Health Poster: "Laboratory Refuse Collection"

The Training and Education Committee encourages you to participate in the Training Tools Exhibit display at the 47th Annual Biological Safety Conference (October 17-20, 2004) by sharing your original biosafety materials, such as newsletters, booklets, manuals, training handouts, videos, and books authored by biosafety professionals. Web, CD-ROM, and other electronic training materials are also welcome. We plan to have at least one computer station with Internet access to display your interactive training material. Either plan on bringing a CD-ROM or establish a URL that can be accessed from the connection at the booth. The material will be on display at the Conference for attendees to review during the first two days of the Conference (October 18-19). Previously submitted biosafety materials are welcome. Submitted material will be kept for three years for continuous display, or you can pick them up at the end of the Conference if you wish.

Outstanding Means of Communication Citation

The Outstanding Means of Communication Citation was developed by the Training and Education Committee in conjunction with the ABSA Awards Committee to formally acknowledge high-impact and original (non-commercial) training materials. Submitted items are judged for their effectiveness and creativity. All ABSA members are eligible for the Citation, which is presented at the start of the last day of the ABSA Conference.

How to Participate

To participate in the 2004 ABSA Training Tools Exhibit and be considered for the Outstanding Means of Communication Citation, send your biosafety training materials, along with a Submission Form (PDF 16k), to ABSA, 1200 Allanson Road, Mundelein, IL, 60060, care of Mary Buckley: Training Tools Exhibit. Deadline for submission is September 17, 2004.

The Training and Education Committee is excited to once again have the opportunity to formally recognize the exceptional training resources developed by our members. We look forward to your participation in the 2004 Training Tools Exhibit!