Training Sessions and Certification offered by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and others

The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code(2003) specify that workers be trained in the safe operation of equipment and that workers are competent (Regulation 13(1), 15(1)). Training may involve getting a license (e.g. firearms, motorboat), taking a course required by the University of Alberta (e.g. radiation safety training, 15-passenger van driving) or attending a session offered by the supervisor (or another competent person) who is aware of the hazards associated with various operations and can offer guidelines for avoiding injury (e.g. use of a chainsaw or ATV).

Safety & WHMIS required for all new workers who are exposed to hazards at work and who have not completed the course
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
Department of Biological Sciences
free

~1.5h

Coming in August 2019
Discussion of safety in Biological Sciences. Contact Graduate Studies Coordinator to register.
EHS
free
online
ONLINE WHMIS Training. Log in with your CCID and password. Course is self-regulated but should be completed prior to working in a lab or the field. Available any time.

Defensive Driving Course (DDC) required for new employees to drive a University of Alberta vehicle
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
University of Alberta
Fleet Safety
FREE
6h

offered ~biweekly at the University of Alberta
schedule on the Driver Authorization (formerly U Drive Safe) pages
Register through the Defensive Driving Course webpage webpage
for information, contact the Fleet Safety Officer, Kenji Kinoshita
Green Defensive Driving Course
$95
~ 3h

ONLINE course offered by Stantec that provides a Canada Safety Council certificate. To show that you passed the course, you can email the company and they will email a PDF certificate back to you.
(however, cannot get 3 demerits off your licence at the Alberta Registries with the ONLINE course)
Defensive Driving Online Course
~$45-50
3 h
ONLINE course available through Alberta Motor Association

Driver Road Evaluation required for new employees to drive a University of Alberta vehicle
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
UofA Fleet Safety
FREE
~1h

schedule on the F&O Driver Authorization pages
information and registration through the Fleet Safety Officer, Kenji Kinoshita.

15-Passenger Van Training: required to drive a University of Alberta 15-passenger van
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
UofA Fleet Safety
??
~4h

schedule on the F&O Driver Authorization pages
information and registration through the Fleet Safety Officer, Kenji Kinoshita.

Truck and Trailer Safety Training: recommended for anyone who will be towing a trailer
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
Field Research Office
$??
~3.5h

Nothing scheduled at this time - check back later with Kim Schaerer by email: kschaere@ualberta.ca or telephone (780-492-8981).

Pleasure Craft Operators Card: required for motor boats; check out the Transport Canada website
Note: as of Sept 15, 2010, all operators will need proof of competence for all pleasure craft (no more age or boat length exemptions)
Supplied by: Approximate Cost Duration Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
Safety Afloat.ca
$25

UNK
ONLINE course but exam needs to be written at a testing centre or mailed in
BOATERexam.com $50 Transport Canada Course online; free retries

Fire Extinguisher Practical Training: recommended for everyone
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
EHS
free to valid CCID
online
 Check here to register. Practical session offered upon successful completion of course.

Concepts in Biosafety: recommended for persons handling biohazards who have not taken a lab in microbiology
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
EHS-Biosafety
free
online
 Concepts in Biosafety E-learning Registration page, available anytime

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: required by Transport Canada if you ship, receive or transport hazardous materials above a certain amount
Supplied by:EHS Approximate Cost Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
Introduction TDG 101
free to valid CCID
 EHS On line Training Registration page available anytime.
Refresher TDG -201 free to valid CCID

Radiation Safety Course: required by EH&S for people who will be handling radioactive materials.Radiation Safety Refresher Course: good review for experienced handlers of radioactive materials
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
EHS-Radiation Division
free to valid CCID holders
 EHS On line Training Registration page available anytime

First Aid Training: may be required under Provincial Workplace Health and Safety regulations/code depending on type of work & location. Training now provided by Second Chance First Aid and CPR (EH&S approved). Visit the First Aid page for reimbursement instructions.
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form

Second Chance CPR & First Aid

 contact provider
16 hours
(2 days)

Standard First Aid / HeartSaver
Schedule and Registration
UofA-Campus Recreation
contact provider
2 days
 Standard First Aid / HeartSaver
consult the Certifications Page

Second Chance CPR & First Aid(recertification)
contact provider
9 hours

 

Standard First Aid Recertification

Schedule and Registration

 
$225 and up
20 or 40 h
 wilderness first aid (basic or advanced). Also check FRO website for announcements

ATV, Quads: required under Provincial Workplace Health and Safety regulations/code if a worker is not experienced in safe procedures
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
F&O
Varies

Varies

 check for information here

Snowmobile Operation: required under Provincial Health and Safety regulation/code if a worker is not experienced in safe procedures
Supplied by: Approximate Cost Duration Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
Field Research Office $100 ~ 8 h Check FRO website for announcements
Chainsaw Training: required under Provincial Workplace Health and Safety regulations/code if a worker is not experienced in safe procedures
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2018) Contact / Application Form
Field Research Office
$650
1-3 days
 Check here for more information

Firearm Training: - Possession and Acquisition License (PAL); required under Federal Regulations
Supplied by: Approximate Cost
Duration
 Information & Dates (2019) Contact / Application Form
AHEIA
by donation ($75 - 110)
1.5 days
 Alberta Hunter Education Instructor's Association. Select an Education Centre and the courses and dates will be listed.
Field Research Office
$75 - 120
?
 FRO has several contact names for instructors. Click here for more information.