Training
Before starting lab work all new staff, faculty, students, visiting researchers and volunteers are required to complete the following online training and in-class department safety orientation.
Step by step instructions are available below AND in the eClass courses:
Questions: Email chemsafe@ualberta.ca or hse.info@ualberta.ca
Complete Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar
- Complete and save a copy of your certificates*:
- WHMIS
- Laboratory & Chemical Safety
- Complete the mandatory HSE online (**see below)
- Supervising Safely (**see below) - only for Supervisor course; not required for Non-Supervisor course
- Submit your Certificates in the (Part II)
Register for the appropriate Department of Chemistry Safety Orientation eClass Course and Complete the Quiz BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar
Attend the Next Scheduled In-Class Seminar:
Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Chemistry E3-25
If you are unable to attend or are required to start work in the lab before the next in-class seminar you may submit a written assignment (see or for details).
Provide a Grade Summary to Your Supervisor
- Visit the eClass course and click on "Grades" at the top left.
- Print or take a screen shot. Include your CCID and the course total grade.
- Submit to your supervisor.
Any Lab-Specific or Site-Specific and Additional Training Required by Your Supervisor.
These are available on the .
*There are other online training courses available through HSE that may be required depending on the work you will be doing. Please check with your supervisor.
**The University requires all supervisors to complete the and module 2 of the . You are a supervisor if you are in charge of a work site or are directing the work of someone else. Typically this includes TAs, Research Associates, Lab Coordinators, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. Not sure if this is you? E-mail chemsafe@ualberta.ca or ask your supervisor.