All faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers and students at the University of Toronto Scarborough 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.
The University of Toronto Scarborough, 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:
- Laboratory Safety Awareness Training
- Chemical Safety & WHMIS Training
- Laboratory Biosafety Training
- Radiation Safety Training
- Hazardous Waste Management and Lab Spill Response Training
- Respiratory Protection
Find additional information about these courses and other research related health & safety resources below.
Contact
University of Toronto Office of Environmental Health & Safety
- University of Toronto Office of Environmental Health & Safety
- Staff Directory
- Environmental Health and Safety Manager: Holly Yuen, tel. 416-208-5141, email: holly.yuen@utoronto.ca
University of Toronto Scarborough Human Resources
- Health & Safety Information
- Staff Development Coordinator: Marilyn Kwan, tel. 416-287-7003, email: kwan@utsc.utoronto.ca
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Safety & Security
- U of T Scarborough Environmental Health & Safety Services
- Director, Campus Safety, Issue and Emergency Management: Gary Pitcher, tel. 416-287-7539, email: tanya.poppleton@utoronto.ca