Training Description
Autoclave Safety
Autoclaves are pressure vessels which operate under high temperatures. As a result, it is critical to understand the safety features of autoclaves, as well as understand the theory behind the process. If you will be operating any autoclave, or generating materials that someone else will autoclave, you must attend this training.Bio Safety
This three hour workshop is designed for all individuals working with biohazardous materials, including infectious agents, tissue culture, animals, and anatomical or pathological specimens. The objectives of the training are to discuss practical and theoretical issues regarding the use of these materials, safe work practices, regulatory requirements, as well as, review University of Ottawa requirements.Laboratory Safety
This three hour workshop is designed for all individuals working in laboratorie. The training provides instructions regarding safe laboratory practices such as: specific chemical group hazards, control measures and emergency procedures. The Laboratory Safety course is mandatory for all personnel working in laboratories, including supervisors, lab managers, students, coop students, visitors, volunteers, term employees and those paid by grant. This training will provide instructions regarding safe laboratory practices such as: hazards; responsibilities; safety procedures; control measures; and emergency procedures.
Laser Safety - Full Training
All individual working with class 3b or class 4 open lasers or laser systems should follow the full 3 hours training. This course is designed for all users working with or potentially exposed to class 3b or class 4 laser radiation. Topics covered in this course include: Fundamentals of laser operation, Bioeffects of laser radiation on the eye and skin, Significance of specular and diffuse reflections, Laser hazard evaluation, Laser classification, Control measures and Non-beam hazards.
Laser Safety - General Awareness
All individual working with laser of class 1 to class 3R, included laser embedded systems such as confocal microscopes should follow the 1 hour general awareness session. This course is intended to give a general awareness to laser safety to all users of lower class of lasers (from class 1 to class 3R) and users of laser embedded systems, including confocal microscopes. Topics covered in this course include: Simple explanation of a laser, Compare difference of laser light from ordinary light, Laser classification and Bioeffects of laser radiation on the eye and skin.
Radiation Safety
All individuals working with radioisotopes are required to attend this three hour workshop. The training is designed for all new users or previously trained users of radioactive materials at the University of Ottawa. Topics covered in this course include: physical and biological characteristics of radiation, risk analysis, operational procedures and safe work practices.
Roles & Responsibilities Training
The University of Ottawa has implemented the Internal Responsibility System as required by the Ontario Health and Safety Act. The system requires all Deans, Chairs, Professors, Principle Investigators, Managers and Supervisors to both understand their roles and responsibilities as well as to ensure the safe management of their faculties and activities. Gowling Lafleur Henderson, Solicitors and Barristers will be conducting training sessions on your roles and responsibilities and the current legislation.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
If you are shipping/receiving dangerous goods, regularly or sporadically, the TDG training is mandatory. The University must limit this activity to personnel who are trained in order to remain compliant to regulations. The sessions are more practical knowledge than theory. The criteria to meet TDG training selection are: Receiving dangerous goods, Preparing paperwork to ship TDG material, and/or Shipping dangerous goods.
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
WHMIS is a mandatory course, required for all individuals at the University. The objectives of the training are to describe WHMIS, discuss controlled products and their hazards, identification of products and material safety data sheets as a source of safety information. WHMIS is now offered as an on-line course, using the University Intranet.
Except for TDG, all courses must be retaken every 4 years.