The Office of Human Resources - Health and Safety will be offering hands-on training for ErPortal.

In this session, you will learn how to input chemicals/biohazards into the ErPortal inventory, and how to submit a request to dispose of hazardous waste.

This session is intended for supervisors of areas with hazardous materials and personnel who are required to manage inventories.

Session will be offered on:

Date: Friday, June 29
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: ATAC 3004

Please contact Heidi Forsyth to register and for a list of required materials at labsafety@lakeheadu.ca.

New WHMIS regulations and requirements are in force. All personnel and supervisors who work with hazardous materials are encouraged to visit the WHMIS 2015 transition page  to learn more.

An information session introducing the changes and how to comply with the new requirements will be offered:

Date: Tuesday, June 26
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Location: AT 3004

This session is intended for supervisors and staff in areas that handle WHMIS controlled goods.

Introductory Health & Safety Training - All new hires (office and lab workers)
Date: Tuesday, June 12
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: ATAC 5036

Basic Laboratory Safety Training
Date: Tuesday, June 12
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: ATAC 5036

The Office of Human Resources - Health and Safety will be offering hands-on training for ErPortal.

In this session, you will learn how to input chemicals/biohazards into the ErPortal inventory, and how to submit a request to dispose of hazardous waste.

This session is intended for supervisors of areas with hazardous materials and personnel who are required to manage inventories.

Session will be offered on:

Date: Thursday, May 31
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: ATAC 3003

Please contact Heidi Forsyth to register and for a list of required materials at labsafety@lakeheadu.ca.

The Office of Human Resources and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue will offer fire extinguisher and fire safety training on Wednesday, May 30 at 1:30 pm in AC 127. Registration is required.

Please contact Heidi Forsyth at extension 8806 or labsafety@lakeheadu.cato register.

New WHMIS regulations and requirements are in force. All personnel and supervisors who work with hazardous materials are encouraged to visit the WHMIS 2015 transition page  to learn more.

An information session introducing the changes and how to comply with the new requirements will be offered:

Date: Monday, May 28
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: AT 3004

This session is intended for supervisors and staff in areas that handle WHMIS controlled goods.

Introductory Health & Safety Training - All new hires (office and lab workers)
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: ATAC 5036

Basic Laboratory Safety Training
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2018
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: ATAC 5036

Introductory Health & Safety Training - All new hires (office and lab workers)
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: ATAC 5036

Basic Laboratory Safety Training
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: ATAC 5036

Health Canada tested a number of uncertified USB chargers and some of the products were found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire.

These items are being recalled. See the list at the following website:

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66316a...

If you have one of these chargers, immediately stop using the product and either return it to the retailer where you bought it or dispose of it.

The Office of Human Resources - Health and Safety will be offering hands-on training for ErPortal.

In this session, you will learn how to input chemicals/biohazards into the ErPortal inventory, and how to submit a request to dispose of hazardous waste.

This session is intended for supervisors of areas with hazardous materials and personnel who are required to manage inventories.

This session will be offered in Thunder Bay on:

Date: Friday, April 27
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: ATAC 3003

Please contact Heidi Forsyth to register and for a list of required materials at labsafety@lakeheadu.ca.