Environmental Health and Safety
Prepare. Prevent. Stay Safe.
Environmental Health and Safety provides consultation and support services to the university community on matters relating to environmental and occupational health and safety. The services provided are broad ranging, and include monitoring compliance to legislative requirements and developing health and safety related policies, programs, and procedures.

Explore our Training
Explore mandatory and job-specific H&S training courses

Report a hazard, injury or incident
Report a hazard, injury or incident

Safety Data Sheets
WHMIS information on hazardous products

Ergonomics
How to set up your workstation
Recent News
Updated Laser Safety Guidelines
Health Canada regulates the sale, lease and import of laser products in Canada under the authority of the Radiation Emitting Devices Act (REDA). As of October …
Tick Safety
Optimal weather conditions present an opportunity to resume outdoor work and activities including field work. However, heightened temperatures also correlate with an increased risk of …
Enhancements to CuWorkSafe – Incident & Hazard Reporting
What you will notice What is not changing Support during the transition The EHS team will provide: Key dates 16 June 2025 – Refreshed CuWorkSafe …
Safety Meme Contest
Safety doesn’t have to be boring! To celebrate Safety and Health Week, get creative and transform our Construction Cat into the best safety meme for bragging …
Open Nominations for 2025 Health and Safety Recognition Award
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team (Office of Risk Management) and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) are seeking nominations for the 2025 …
2025 National Day of Mourning
In recognition of the annual National Day of Mourning, this is a time to remember and renew our commitment to improving workplace health and safety, …
Events
Feb 19
Laboratory Safety Training
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9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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2202 Canal Building, Carleton University