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Safety Training

For more help with the EHS Safety Training System, please see the following videos:

  • (including course certificate, and summary of safety trainings)
  • . See the Quick Guide if you encounter any issues

Note: If you do not hold a valid Ŀ; email account, please refer to "Paying Participant Training" located on the left-hand-side menu

Safety Training FAQs

What course(s) do I need to take?

  1. Ask your professor* or laboratory manager
  2. You can read the information on each individual safety training course (click on the name of the training course below), and then look at the sections “Target Audience” and “Content”
  3. A refresher course (ie. re-taking the course and exam) is required every three years if your laboratory risks have not changed

* Note: your professor may organize a training session for a specific class, so it is best to verify with them first.

WHMIS

  • WHMIS 2015 is required if you work in a lab with chemicals, biological or radioactive materials. This course is also needed if you work with laser equipment or in a workshop or a garage.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

  • This course is required if you produce laboratory waste during the course of your work, and/or need access to a waste room.

Other Courses

Which course(s) can be completed online?

The following courses have training videos and exams that can be done entirely online at your own convenience. See the information in 'How do Iregister for a training course?' below.

How do I register for a training course?

The registration method depends on the training course you want to take:

A) The following courses have training videos and exams that can be done entirely online at your own convenience. Please see the video and follow the steps below to register for the following courses:

  1. Sign into the