Description: Advancements in technologies, practices, and automation of routine lab tasks have significantly improved the quality of laboratory performance; laboratory automation being the paradigm of the idea that robotic laboratories may allow for better operation and less human errors. Improvements in use of labour, quality, turnaround time, and safety are well defined and validated in the field by MLTs.  We describe options from stand-alone, integrated robotic systems, pre- and post-analytical modules that can be used with analytical units, to total laboratory automation. An automated system must match the specific work volumes and needs of the laboratory and a fully automated laboratory must consider laboratory layout and shape of spaces to achieve desired success.

Start date: Upon registration

Completion: Up to 52 weeks

At the end of this webinar you will:

• Understand the importance of planning for laboratory automation.
• Appropriately consider the impact of ergonomics, robots, safety enclosures and right-sizing.
• Hear lessons learned and have the chance to share experiences with others.

Speakers: Eoin O'Grady, PhD CRSP and Aurel Tamburri, MHM, CRSP, MLT, DOHS

Eoin O'Grady received a PhD in Microbiology and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional. He worked for over ten years in research and development settings in Europe, USA and Canada before starting a career in safety in 2011. Eoin continues to develop his interests in teaching, health and safety, and leadership over the last several years. Eoin has been the Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to CSMLS since 2017.

Aurel Tamburri has over 25 years of progressive experience in laboratory operations, safety and support services. Since 2000, Aurel has held a number of key leadership roles with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Public Health Ontario. His area of expertise includes safety and biorisk management, laboratory operations, process design, program management and regulatory compliance. Aurel is a member of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, earned a Master’s Degree in Health Management from McMaster University, a graduate diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Medicine from Mc Master University and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP). Over the years, Aurel has managed a number of clinical and service related program areas, lead a number of initiatives in process and quality improvements, transition plans and continues to strive to build efficiencies within PHO Laboratory operations.

Recorded: May 26, 2023

PEP hours: 1.0

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.