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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.

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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

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Feb 19

Laboratory Safety Training

  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • 2202 Canal Building, Carleton University