All faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers and students (graduate and undergraduate) at UTSC who conduct laboratory research or supervise personnel who conduct laboratory research or research-based activities need to be familiar with the types of hazards associated within this environment and must receive appropriate training to work safely.
UTSC Campus Safety & Security and Human Resource Services coordinate training sessions through the University of Toronto Office of Environmental Health and Safety and offer several research-related training courses such as:
More information about these courses may be found on the University of Toronto Office of Environmental Health and Safety website. Courses are announced in advance by UTSC Human Resource Services.
UTSC Campus Safety & Security and Human Resource Services also arrange other research-related health and safety sessions (e.g. Ultracentrifuge Training, Rotor Inspection, Autoclave Operation). Announcements are sent out in advance of these sessions.
UTSC VP, Research – Chairs the UTSC Research and Teaching Laboratory Health & Safety Committee
UTSC Campus Safety & Security – UTSC Environmental Health & Safety implements UTSC-specific health and safety programs and coordinates health and safety activities at UTSC:
UTSC Human Resource Services – Health and safety information page
UTSC Human Resource Services – Training & Development information page
University of Toronto Office of Environmental Health and Safety – Develops general health and safety programs and procedures for the University of Toronto.
UTSC Environmental Health & Safety