Safety Training

For more help with the EHS Safety Training System, please see the following videos:

Note: If you do not hold a valid McGill email account, please refer to "Paying Participant Training" located on the left-hand-side menu

 

Safety Training FAQs

What course(s) do I need to take?

  1. Ask your professor* or laboratory manager
  2. You can read the information on each individual safety training course (click on the name of the training course below), and then look at the sections “Target Audience” and “Content”
  3. A refresher course (ie. re-taking the course and exam) is required every three years if your laboratory risks have not changed

* Note: your professor may organize a training session for a specific class, so it is best to verify with them first.

WHMIS

  • WHMIS 2015 is required if you work in a lab with chemicals, biological or radioactive materials. This course is also needed if you work with laser equipment or in a workshop or a garage.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Training

  • This course is required if you produce laboratory waste during the course of your work, and/or need access to a waste room.

Other Courses

Which course(s) can be completed online?

The following courses have training videos and exams that can be done entirely online at your own convenience. See the information in 'How do I register for a training course?' below.

How do I register for a training course?

The registration method depends on the training course you want to take:

A) The following courses have training videos and exams that can be done entirely online at your own convenience. Please see the video and follow the steps below to register for the following courses:

  1. Sign into the EHS Safety Training System - Web Training*. Note that you need to be on campus or connect though the McGill VPN connection to access the registration system.
  2. Click 'Start' for the course you want to take. This will open the course outline with a link to the course notes and a link to access the online course video.
  3. After watching the training video and reading the course notes, answer the questions in the online exam. Note: Take your time to read and understand the course materials prior to taking an online exam. All the failed results are cumulative and are kept on your Safety Training Personal History Report.

B) Registration for the following courses occurs directly on EHS' website:


C) Radiation Safety - this 7 hour course is only given in-person. Please register for this course using the EHS Safety Training System - In-Person Training. Note that you need to be on campus or connect though the McGill VPN connection to access the Safety Training System. You will receive an email confirming your registration from mylab.ehs [at] mcgill.ca


More info on the EHS Safety Training System:

* Please login using your McGill email and password. See the Quick Guide if you encounter any issues.

For more help with the EHS Safety Training System, please see the following videos:

 

Can I register for a training course if I am not a McGill student or staff member?

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) training is free for undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty. However there are a few courses with fees that are noted.

No link with McGill, we accept external registration for these two courses: Principles of Radiation Safety (7h), and ASP Health & Safety on Construction Sites (30h). Go here to register.

Link with a McGill laboratory, we accept affiliated and visitors. Go here to register.

 

How can I access training course notes and materials?

The following courses are taken online through the EHS Safety Training System - Web Training. Note that you need to be on campus or connect though the McGill VPN connection to access the safety training system. Once you select and start the online course, you will see the course outline with links to the course notes and training video.

Note that it may be useful to have the course notes available in a separate window while doing the online exam. The pdf version of all EHS training course notes are available on EHS' website under Safety Training Course Notes (restricted).

 

How can I get training course certification/proof of training?

Once you've passed an online exam in the EHS Safety Training system, your results will be available in your Training Records. If you have issues finding your training records in the EHS Safety Training System, please watch the video on how to access your training records and certificates (including course certificate and summary of safety trainings).

The following courses can be taken online through the EHS Safety Training System - Web Training:

  • WHMIS 2015
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Introduction to Biosafety
  • Safe Use of BSCs
  • Laser Safety


Note: Take your time to read and understand the course materials prior to taking an online exam. All the failed results are cumulative and are kept on your Safety Training Personal History Report.

  • Radiation Safety - this 7 hour course is only given in-person. Please register for this course using the EHS Safety Training System - In-Person Training. You will receive an email confirming your registration from mylab.ehs [at] mcgill.ca.

 

How long is training certification valid for?

Unless otherwise stated, most safety training certification is valid for 3 years.

Refresher safety training (ie. re-taking the course and exam) is mandatory after 3 years of formal training. Please refer to Safety Training Exams for more information.

 

Does McGill recognize safety training received at another institution?

We do not recognize safety training received at another institution. However, if you have recently completed external safety training you can challenge our online exam via the EHS Safety Training System - Web Training* for the following courses:

  • WHMIS 2015
  • Introduction to Biosafety
  • Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
  • Laser Safety
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Asbestos

See the information in 'How to register for a training course' above.

*Note that you need to be on campus or connect though the McGill VPN connection to access the Safety Training System.


McGill recognizes previous certification from other institutions for the following course:

  • CNESST-First Aid in the Workplace [14h]
  • ASP Health & Safety on Construction Site [30h]
    • Note: WHMIS-2015 chapters 12 & 13: At McGill, the certification is recognized for the trades for a three year period. To maintain certification, visit WHMIS section


Let us know and the certification will be add to your safety training history. Go to service portal, here. Pick "Safety Training", Fill the online form, and join a PDF copy of your certification.

How can I get more help using the new EHS Safety Training System?


To login to the EHS Safety Training System you must be on campus or connect though the McGill VPN connection. Please login to the EHS Safety Training System using your McGill email and password. See the Quick Guide if you encounter any issues.

For more help, please see the following videos:

For questions about registration please ehs [at] mcgill.ca (send an email to EHS).

If you have problems signing in with your McGill username and password or connecting to the McGill VPN, contact IT Service Desk. If your email login isn't working, you may have dual "Staff and Student" status, which can be verified in Minerva

 

Safety Training Courses

 

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