Development of Learning Materials on Safety in Biological Laboratories, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to develop learning in safe biological laboratories through Learning Materials on guidelines for research in biosafety level 2 laboratories in a case study of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University using a video and an online document management program. For the evaluation of the sample, descriptive statistical data analysis and paired t-test statistics were employed. The findings revealed that the sample consisted of 32 personnel and students in Applied Science at the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. faculty, divided into 3 groups: Group 1: 8 video experts; Group 2: 9 academic experts in safety and biosecurity; and Group 3: 15 laboratory users. The sample had the bachelor's and doctorate levels, and most were female, aged between 18 and 55 years. The sample of Group 1, 2, and 3 was satisfied at a good level with means () of 3.2±0.13, 3.5±0.27, and 3.6±0.21, respectively. The scores proving the video was better than the traditional document format as another method to enhance work efficiency were at a very good level or 62.50% and 77.78%, respectively.

Based on the testing, it was found that knowledge scores on safety and biosecurity after watching increased with a statistical significance of .001 (test scores before and after watching were 55.6% and 80.4%, respectively, p<0.001). Therefore, these Learning Materials could build knowledge and understanding about safety and biosecurity for researchers and students as well as attitudes about safety and biosecurity. This strengthens the research laboratory safety for safe research operations in accordance with the national biosafety policy, contributing research to progress without any effect on public health or the environment.