Health and Safety for Laboratory Supervisors Training

Note: this training has been replaced, effective May 1st, 2014, with the new Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness online training. (although workshop format training will still be available and periodically scheduled to address the specific needs of laboratory supervisors)

Supervisors have certain responsibilities regarding health and safety in the workplace. A supervisor, as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, is a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker.  In a laboratory environment, supervision is critical due to the increased risks caused by physical, biological and chemical hazards.

This 3 hour training course will provide laboratory supervisors with information about their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the University’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System.  It will also provide general information regarding the health and safety practices and considerations required for working in a laboratory environment.

Who should attend?

This training course is mandatory for all supervisors in a laboratory environment at Carleton University.