Safety Office
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Every employee of McMaster University must participate in basic training sessions as they relate to their work environment. It is important to participate in the safety training that suits your work environment.
The FHSc Safety Office requires Fire Safety, Laboratory WHMIS and Biosafety training be updated each year. This is accomplished by submitting quizzes posted on our web site.
Fire Safety Training
Each laboratory worker of McMaster University needs to complete Fire Safety Training. This training has to be updated annually.
Laboratory WHMIS
Each laboratory worker of McMaster University needs to complete Laboratory WHMIS. This training needs to be updated annually. Refer to our WHMIS page for more information.
Biosafety Training
You are required to take Biosafety Training if you are working with cells, tissue culture, viruses, bacteria or biological source toxins. This training has to be updated annually.
Local Lab Hazards
Can be partially addressed during the lab specific video presentation. All tests are marked by your supervisor and kept in your file.
On Line Safety Training
It is required all McMaster University employees participate in three other training sessions.
Asbestos Awareness and Slips, Trips and Falls can be completed on-line at the EOHSS web site.
The third, Ergonomics, can be taken in class or as on-line training.
Your supervisor may also identify hazard-specific training based on the hazards of your work area. The McMaster University training matrix may help identify this training.
