Training

Before starting lab work all new staff, faculty, students, visiting researchers and volunteers are required to complete the following online training and in-class department safety orientation.

Step by step instructions are available below AND in the eClass courses:

Department of Chemistry Safety Orientation eClass course (for supervisors)

Department of Chemistry Safety Orientation eClass courses (for non-supervisors)

Questions: Email chemsafe@ualberta.ca or hse.info@ualberta.ca

Complete Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar

 

  1. Complete HSE online courses and save a copy of your certificates*:
    1. WHMIS
    2. Laboratory & Chemical Safety
    3. Complete the mandatory HSE online Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention course (**see below)
    4. Supervising Safely (**see below) - only for Supervisor course; not required for Non-Supervisor course
  2. Submit your Certificates in the eClass course (Part II)

Register for the appropriate Department of Chemistry Safety Orientation eClass Course and Complete the Quiz BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar

Attend the Next Scheduled In-Class Seminar:

 

Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Chemistry E3-25

 

If you are unable to attend or are required to start work in the lab before the next in-class seminar you may submit a written assignment (see eClass course for Supervisor or eClass course for Non-Supervisors for details).

Provide a Grade Summary to Your Supervisor

 

  1. Visit the eClass course and click on "Grades" at the top left.
  2. Print or take a screen shot. Include your CCID and the course total grade.
  3. Submit to your supervisor.

Any Lab-Specific or Site-Specific and Additional Training Required by Your Supervisor.

 

These are available on the HSE training course page.

 

*There are other online training courses available through HSE that may be required depending on the work you will be doing. Please check with your supervisor.

**The University requires all supervisors to complete the Supervising Safely course and module 2 of the Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention course. You are a supervisor if you are in charge of a work site or are directing the work of someone else. Typically this includes TAs, Research Associates, Lab Coordinators, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. Not sure if this is you? E-mail chemsafe@ualberta.ca or ask your supervisor.