Required Training
Human Resource Services provide a range of health and safety courses. Some courses are mandatory for all faculty, staff and volunteers. Students may require training due to a specific course, program or clinical placement requirement. Other courses may be required depending upon your role or your work/study area at Western. Please confirm with your supervisor what training is required for your role(s) and area.
For more information on training requirements, please see Western's Safety Procedure & Guidelines.
For detailed information on a course, click on the specific course title below. Click again to return to the list.
NOTE: ALL 2012 Fall online training courses will run in WebCT OWL.
Required Training for all Roles
Faculty, staff* and volunteers are required to complete the following online training programs:
* includes work study students, Graduate Teaching Assistants and any other person who has an employment relationship with Western.
- Western’s Employee Health and Safety Orientation – Work Safely at Western
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all Western staff, faculty, graduate students, work study students and volunteers.
On completion of this 40 minute session the participant will be able to:
- Understand your basic rights and responsibilities and those of other workplace parties under the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario
- The Right to Know
- The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
- The Right to Participate
- Know who your Health and Safety partners are at Western.
- Know what workplace hazards are and what to do if you see a workplace hazard.
- Know the proper response to campus fires and emergencies.
- Know your duty to report workplace accidents and incidents.
Employee Health and Safety Orientation is available online via WebCT.
Access to safety training on WebCT is automatically set up for new faculty, staff and other designated Western relationships. Read more...
GO TO: Employee Health and Safety Orientation training on WebCT |
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
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Who
should participate: Mandatory for all Western
staff, faculty, graduate students,
work study students and volunteers. Re-certification is required every three years.
We offer two versions of WHMIS training online
via WebCT:
Comprehensive and Basic. Which version is right for you?
Access to safety training on WebCT is automatically set up for new faculty, staff and other designated Western relationships. Read more...
GO TO:
WHMIS Training on WebCT
WHMIS Regulations - RRO 1990, Reg 860 |
- Safe Campus Community - Preventing Harassment, Violence, and
Domestic Violence at Western
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all Western staff, faculty, graduate students, work study students and volunteers.
On completion of this 40 minute session the participant will be able to:
- Identify what constitutes harassment, violence and domestic violence that emerges in the workplace
- Understand their rights and responsibilities with regards to these issues under the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario
- Know what to do if these issues arise at Western.
This course is available online via WebCT.
Access to safety training on WebCT is automatically set up for new faculty, staff and other designated Western relationships. Read more... |
- Accessibility at Western
Required Training based on Work/Study Area
- Laboratory Safety – Hazardous Waste
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Who
should attend: These sessions are mandatory for all
laboratory supervisors and workers. (A worker is anyone
who conducts a procedure in a laboratory.)
At the completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- understand the common hazards associated with laboratory work and how to identify them
- use the proper precautions for the identified hazards
- explain the proper use of the laboratory fume hood
- select the appropriate personal protective equipment for the task
- respond properly to a laboratory emergency
- understand the different types of waste and how to process each
- segregate chemicals appropriately for both waste disposal and storage
- complete labels and inventory forms and package the wastes properly
> Instructions for registering
(When you register, search for the course name "Lab Safety")
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- Biosafety
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Who should attend: Mandatory for all new principal investigators, workers and students who work with microorganisms, cell cultures and human blood and body fluids.
On completion of this 3-hour presentation the participant will be able to:
- understand the process of risk assessment for work with microorganisms and cell lines
- understand the concept of containment level as it applies to biohazard laboratories
- understand how a biological safety cabinet works and it's role in a biohazard laboratory
- know the procedures for accidental exposure or spills of biohazardous materials
- understand the risks associated with human blood and body fluids
- apply precautions when working with human blood and body fluids
> Instructions for registering
(When you register, search for the course number "BIOSA")
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- Radiation Safety Nuclear
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Who should attend: Mandatory for all individuals working with nuclear substances, radiation devices or class II prescribed equipment including permit holders, faculty, staff and students.
On completion of this 6-hour session the participant will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of radiation physics
- Understand the legislative requirements of radioisotope use
- Understand radiation protection, detection and measurement
- Describe the biological effects of radiation
- Recognize the requirements of transportation and receipt of radiation materials
- Understand radiological emergency procedures
> Instructions for registering
(When you register, search for the course number "RADIN")
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- Radiation Safety Refresher
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all Nuclear Energy Workers who have not received training in the last three years.
Access to Radiation Safety Refresher training is automatically set up on WebCT for individuals who have completed the in-class Radiation Safety Nuclear course. If you are unable to access the course, please contact Hoa Ly.
Go to WebCT |
- Radiation Safety Awareness
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all personnel who intend to enter a nuclear radiation room and have not received radiation safety training. The radiation permit holder (or an authorized nuclear energy worker listed on the permit) is responsible for providing the awareness training and documenting who has taken the training.
Participants can view the radiation safety awareness material online or can review a hard copy version. |
- X-ray Safety
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all x-ray users prior to using x-ray equipment. This training course is required every 3 years.
On completion of this session the participant will be able to:
- understand the basic concepts of x-rays
- understand the hazards involved with the use of x-ray equipment
- take appropriate precautions in the use of x-ray equipment
To get you set up in the course, input the following information and hit SUBMIT. You will receive a follow-up email message with further instructions. (All fields are required)
Link to X-ray Safety
Training (Go to: WebCT) |
- Laser Safety
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all class 3b or class 4 laser users. This training course is required every 3 years.
At the completion of this session the participant will be able to:
- understand the basic concepts of lasers
- understand the hazards involved with the use of laser equipment
- take appropriate precautions in the use of laser equipment
To get you set up in the course, input the following information and hit SUBMIT. You will receive a follow-up email message with further instructions. (All fields are required)
Link to Laser Safety Training
(Go to: WebCT) |
- Biological Safety Cabinets
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Who should participate: This course is highly recommended for those who work with biological safety cabinets in biosafety laboratories.
This course will cover how to use biological safety cabinets safely.
Instructed by: HEPA filters, Inc
Registration: This course is given by special arrangement only. Please contact Jennifer Stanley to discuss your needs. |
Required Training for Specific Roles
- Faculty-Supervisor Responsibilities
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Who should attend: Required for all University supervisors, principal investigators, administrative officers and managers who must know and understand what their role, legal duties and responsibilities are, as a supervisor, with respect to protecting the health and safety of those who report to them.
(A supervisor is defined as a person who has control over the workplace or authority over a worker.)
On completion of this two hour session the participant will be able to:
- understand the role and responsibility of the supervisor regarding health and safety at the university
- understand what due diligence means and how it applies to the supervisors day to day activities
- complete the required Western health and safety documentation
- conduct an accident investigation and complete an accident/incident investigation report form
> Instructions for registering
(When you register, search for the course number "SPVRR")
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- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Ground Only)
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Who should participate: Required for all University personnel who will be either shipping or receiving chemical shipments by land (road/rail) transport. This applies to both shipments sent by commercial means (ground courier) and to shipments driven personally (ie. chemical/samples driven off campus on public roads).
Note: This course does not include air transport. Separate, targeted courses will be offered for those who ship by air.
Objectives:
- Become familiar with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations (Clear Language )
- Know your responsibilities under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Be able to prepare, offer for transport, import and/or transport dangerous goods, by LAND (not AIR)
Course length: Two days - 2 hours each day. Registration: This course is given by special arrangement only. Please contact Mike Mosley to discuss your needs. |
- First Aid/CPR Certification
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Who should participate: Mandatory for all Western First Aid Representatives. This course is reserved for permanent, full-time employees (excludes contract) who have been designated by their supervisor, and Occupational Health and Safety, as the official First Aid Representative for their department/unit.
The course is given by SERT (Student Emergency Response Team) and is the Canadian Red Cross, Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR (Level C) certification. The course is a standard 16 hours in duration. All materials, including the manual, are supplied.
Recertification is required every three years.
Registration: This course is given by special arrangement only. Please contact Shauntel Seaton to discuss your needs. |
Additional training may be required, please refer to the Training Requirements Matrix for a complete list of all required health and safety training by role.
