Health and safety

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Health and safety

Our Health and Safety team provides technical expertise and support to ensure compliance with the various regulations by staff, contractors, students, and visitors to the Faculty of Science.

Important Contacts

This document provides essential contact information for all lab users. It includes key details for various aspects of lab operations, ensuring quick access to critical support and services. Keep this document readily accessible to ensure you have the necessary information at your fingertips when needed.

Important Contacts for Lab Users

Onboarding for new students and employees

By setting clear guidelines and offering valuable insights, the onboarding document helps new hires and students acclimate quickly, fostering a sense of belonging and equipping them for success in their new positions or studies.

Professor Onboarding

Student Onboarding

Important information

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Forms

Accident, Incident or occupational disease report

Emergency Response checklist

Fume hood Inspection Form

Yearly clean- up checklist

Resources

Chemical Inventory System

Controlled Substances Exemption Summary

MSDS Internet resources

Chemical Waste pick up request form

Frequently asked questions

Contact Info

Alexander Daniels

Health, Safety and Risk Manager

Room: STM 314
Bureau: 613-562-5800 ext. 6425
Work E-mails: adaniel2@uOttawa.ca, science.safety@uOttawa.ca and science.facility@uottawa.ca

Vacant

Senior Officer, Occupational Health and Safety

Office: (613) 562-5800 ext. 4580

Work E-mail: science.safety@uottawa.ca

Important Contacts

Onboarding for new students and employees

Important information

Training

Access Cards

Guidelines

Procedures

Forms

Resources

Frequently asked questions

I have completed WHMIS (office/lab) training at my previous job. Do I need to retake it? arrow_drop_down

I am not able to sign up as a guest for the online WHMIS Training or the Laboratory Safety Training. What should I do? arrow_drop_down

Do I need liability insurance to work in the U of O as a visiting professor/researcher? arrow_drop_down

What steps must I take if I want a volunteer in my lab/office? arrow_drop_down

Do I need special training if I use solvent stills in my lab? arrow_drop_down

My spill kit has been used/opened. Whom do I contact to have it replaced? arrow_drop_down

Contact Info

Alexander Daniels

Vacant