Working in a Laboratory
In addition to the mandatory training for all U of A faculty and staff, the following courses are intended for university faculty, staff, post-docs and students who will be working in a laboratory:
- Analytical X-rays open in a new tab
- Concepts in Biosafety open in a new tab
- Concepts in Safety Leadership for Engineering 2024 open in a new tab (for Engineering students and staff)
- Fire Extinguisher open in a new tab
- Green Labs open in a new tab (joint initiative between HSE & EMSO)
- Hazardous Waste Management open in a new tab
- Laboratory and Chemical Safety open in a new tab *
- Laser Safety open in a new tab
- Medical Laser Safety open in a new tab
- Nuclear Energy Worker Training open in a new tab
- Radiation Safety open in a new tab
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods open in a new tab
- UV Protection open in a new tab
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) open in a new tab *
*mandatory for working in a laboratory
Depending on the hazards you will be working with, some or all of the training above may be required. Additional training may also be needed based on the tasks you will be doing.
To determine your individual training requirements, complete a training needs assessment open in a new tab . You must complete all training and demonstrate competency before beginning work.