Training

Before starting lab work all new staff, faculty, students, visiting researchers and volunteers are required to complete the following online training and in-class department safety orientation.

Please email chemsafe@ualberta.ca with the following information so that you may be enrolled in the correct Safety Training Course ( or ):

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Which research group you will be working with
  • Your role in the Chemistry Department (i.e., undergrad student, graduate student, Post-Doc, visiting professor, etc.)

Once your information has been received, you will be enrolled in the appropriate Safety Training course and the Canvas system will send you an email invitation to join the course.  You should then be able to follow the Step-by-Step instructions below.

Complete Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Requirements BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar

 

  1. Complete and save a copy of your certificates*:
    1. WHMIS
    2. Laboratory & Chemical Safety
    3. Complete the mandatory HSE online  (**see below)
    4. Supervising Safely (**see below) - only for Supervisor course; not required for Non-Supervisor course
  2. Submit your Certificates in the respective Canvas course.

Register for the appropriate Department of Chemistry Safety Orientation Canvas Course and Complete the Quiz BEFORE Attending the In-Class Seminar

Attend the Next Scheduled In-Class Seminar:

 

Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Chemistry E1-60

 

If you are unable to attend or are required to start work in the lab before the next in-class seminar you may submit a written assignment (see  or for details).

Provide a Grade Summary to Your Supervisor

 

  1. Visit the Canvas course and click on "Grades" at the top left.
  2. Print or take a screen shot. Include your CCID and the course total grade.
  3. Submit to your supervisor.

Any Lab-Specific or Site-Specific and Additional Training Required by Your Supervisor.

 

These are available on the .

 

*There are other online training courses available through HSE that may be required depending on the work you will be doing. Please check with your supervisor.

**The University requires all supervisors to complete the  and module 2 of the . You are a supervisor if you are in charge of a work site or are directing the work of someone else. Typically this includes TAs, Research Associates, Lab Coordinators, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. Not sure if this is you? E-mail chmadmin@ualberta.ca or ask your supervisor.