Safety Courses
Mandatory: All newcomers to the Department, staff and students, are required to attend the Biology Safety Session. The session covers the following topics:
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Waste disposal: what to do and how to dispose of unwanted chemicals.
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Safety specific to the Biology Department and the Stewart Building. It will tell you where to find the emergency equipment, how to use it and what are the regulations and warnings, emergency procedures in case of fire, injury and spill.
- "Practicing Safe Science" presentation: a 30 minute video.
Safety sessions are held in early September, January and May of each year. The exact dates are posted ahead of time on the safety bulletin board next to room W4/14. You could also contact the Biology Dept. Safety Officer at (514) 398-6406. In lieu of registration, please sign and return the following form to Anna McNicoll.
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WHMIS Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(please visit: http://www.mcgill.ca/ehs/training/whmis/)
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McGill students, staff and faculty must register online using the McGill Human Resources Staff Development course registration system.
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Non-McGill Registrants please use the online form to register for a course.
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Cost: Free for McGill students, staff and faculty ($100/person for Non-McGill participants)
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Content: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training is a legal requirement for all personnel working with controlled products in Canada. WHMIS is intended to protect the health and safety of workers by promoting access to information on hazardous materials used in the workplace. Environmental Health & Safety's WHMIS Core Training introduces participants to the 3 key elements of WHMIS: Cautionary labeling; Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); and Worker education.
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Radiation Training
The Biology Department requires radiation training for personnel working with or in an area where radioisotopes are present.
- A must for McGill staff and students
- It is a one day course with a 1.5 hour exam
- Given 3 times a year;
- You get a certificate if you pass the exam;
- To find out the next date contact and register with the Safety Office at (514) 398-4563 or check their Web page at http://www.mcgill.ca/ehs/training/radiation/
- For any specific question, contact the Radiation Officer at (514) 398-2245
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Biohazard Training
Outline of the course:
- Biohazards: definition and classification
- Biological safety cabinets: their role in containment of biohazards; safe work procedures
- Biohazardous spills: prevention, spill response procedures
- Sterilization and disinfection
- Safe handling of laboratory equipment, including syringes and needles, gloves
The course is tailored to the department. A topic can be deleted or added and emphasized. For more information and to register call (514) 398-4563. |
CPR/First Aid Course
CPR/First aid courses are offered here at McGill:
- Cost is $90 before taxes for a two day course (subsidies available).
- Courses are scheduled every month or so.
- To find out the next scheduled dates, check the McGill Safety Office Web page at http://www.mcgill.ca/ehs/training/firstaid/.
- To register contact the Safety Office at (514) 398-4563
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First Aid courses for the fieldwork setting
The Safety Office offers first aid courses for the fieldwork environment such as water rescue in the summer time. Speak to your supervisor about the need for this. They cost is approximately $45 (taxes included). Contact the Safety Office at (514) 398-4563 for details and registration. |
Working with live animals
The Animal Center gives workshops in the McIntyre Building, entitled "Use of Animals in Research and Teaching"
- Free for McGill staff and students
- Given all year round
Topics include:
- Animal health and welfare
- University policies on the use of animals
- Experimental principles and procedures
- Personnel health and safety
- Zoonoses
- Environmental disease factors affecting research results
- Safe animal handling procedures
To know more about dates and registration, contact the Animal Resources Center at (514) 398-3510 in room 1416 in the McIntyre Building. |
