Health and Safety - Section 4

The safety training requirements are determined by the type of research conducted and the specific risks present in each lab. Some modules are also mandated to comply with other UW policies and procedures, including cybersecurity and accessibility. Please refer to the information below for detailed guidance on the training modules required for your specific situation.

4.1.    Mandatory Training Modules for all researchers (including modelling):
4.1.1.    WHMIS 2015 for Employees
4.1.2.    Workplace Violence Training
4.1.3.    Employee Safety Orientation
4.1.4.    Accessibility training
4.1.5.    Cyber Awareness Essentials
4.1.6.    Cyber Awareness for Knowledge Workers
4.1.7.    Cyber Security for Researchers
4.1.8.    Safeguarding Your Research 

4.2.    Mandatory Training Modules for researchers working in labs¹:
4.2.1.    General Lab Safety
4.2.2.    Safe Chemical Handling
4.2.3.    Cryogenic and Compressed Gas Safety
4.2.4.    Chemical Waste Segregation
4.2.5.    Biosafety²

¹-The use of specialized equipment, such as X-ray machines, Lasers and Radiation sources, may require additional training. Please consult with your supervisor for more information.

²-Biosafety training is mandatory only for researchers working in Biosafety Level 2 laboratories, as listed below.

To access these training modules:
•    Login to LEARN using your University WatIAM username and password;
•    Click the “Self Registration” link at the top of the page;
•    Select the “Course Offering Name” according to the list in this section to register.