These courses provide an orientation to research undergrads, graduate students, post doctorates, staff, and faculty on safety within the department and at the University of Alberta.
General Safety – An overview of the UofA’s safety management system, safety rights and responsibilites, mandatory HSE training, safety documents (hazard assessments, SOPs), emergency preparedness, and general safety hazards
Fall 2024 General Safety Orientation Video
Fall 2024 General Safety Orientation Slides
Laboratory Safety – Teaches general safe work practices in labs, PPE, equipment, chemical storage, handling, and transportation, and common hazardous chemicals
Fall 2024 Laboratory Safety Orientation Video
Fall 2024 Laboratory Safety Orientation Slides
Field Safety – Walks through how to prepare a Field Activity Plan and the supporting documents and additional information on equipment, firearms, vehicles
Fall 2024 Field Safety Orientation Video