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Training Records

Supervisors and employees can now track their safety training records with ease through Safety Spectrum’s new Training Records module.

SFU employees

Training Audience

When is it offered?

Valid for

How to register
SFU Safety Orientation

Everyone

Mandatory for new/young workers. Refresher training is recommended.

 Ongoing enrollment Refresher every 5 years recommended

https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/GW9MGL

Complete the orientation checklist or the

checklist version specifically for Laboratory workers.

For SFU-affiliated personnel who do not have a SFU computing ID set up, please email labsafe@sfu.ca to register.
Supervisor Safety Training Supervisors or managers Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/C43R8X
Respectful Working & Learning Environments  Everyone Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/DLXJPD
Office Ergonomics Training Mandatory for computer users Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/FEYTL6
Safe Manual Materials Handling Training Mandatory for employees who perform work that requires lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or gripping. Ongoing enrollment 5 years https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/AHKMYR
3D Printer Safety Training Users, Supervisors or Managers Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/LW4NDC
SFU Asbestos Awareness Everyone Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/R8M4NN 

Research & lab safety

Use  SFU Training Record for Laboratory Personnel for individual training record

Training Audience

When is it offered?

Valid for

How to register
EHS Safety Essentials
(includes SFU Safety Orientation)		 Everyone working in a lab Ongoing enrollment 5 years Register here
EHS Laboratory Safety
(includes WHMIS 2015)		 Anyone working in a lab area that has chemicals Ongoing enrollment 5 years Register here
WHMIS 2015 Anyone working where hazardous products are used, stored or handled Ongoing enrollment 5 years https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/33KWC8
EHS Chemical Storage Refresher Training
 Anyone that handles and stores hazardous chemicals in their laboratory space Ongoing enrollment N/A https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/FPMNEH
Laboratory Safety Inspection Training Anyone participating in a laboratory inspection Ongoing enrollment 5 years https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/HFD44W
Laboratory Evacuation Procedures
 Everyone working in a lab
 Ongoing enrollment 3 months https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/CMR4CX
         
EHS Biosafety Anyone working with biohazardous materials Ongoing enrollment 5 years Register here
Biosafety Emergency Response Refresher Training
 Anyone listed on any biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment 1 year https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/E8YYMK
PHAC module: General Safety for Containment Labs Anyone listed on any biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://training-formation.phac-aspc.gc.ca/course/view.php?id=94
PHAC module: Containment Level 2 Operational Practices Anyone listed on a CL2 biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://training-formation.phac-aspc.gc.ca/course/view.php?id=95
PHAC module: Containment Level 3 Operational Practices Anyone listed on a CL3 biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://training-formation.phac-aspc.gc.ca/course/view.php?id=96
Biosafety Training for Principal Investigators Anyone holding a biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/8FDN3R
PHAC module: Introduction to Dual-Use in Life Sciences Research Anyone holding a biosafety permit Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://training-formation.phac-aspc.gc.ca/course/index.php?categoryid=29&lang=en
PHAC module: Biosafety in the Classroom Anyone teaching a lab session involving biohazards Ongoing enrollment Complete once https://training-formation.phac-aspc.gc.ca/course/view.php?id=194
         
Radiation Safety Training Anyone using radioactive sources Sept 2025 Complete once Register here
Radiation Safety Refresher Training Anyone who previously completed SFU Radiation Safety Training and in need of a refresher Ongoing enrollment 3 years Register here
Radiation Safety Training for Principal Investigators Anyone holding a radiation safety permit  Ongoing enrollment Complete once Register here
Radiation Safety Training - Sealed Sources and Portable Gauges Anyone using sealed sources of radioactivity and portable gauges Ongoing enrollment 3 years Register here
Radiation Safety Orientation Available between offered semesterly training under exceptional circmstances. Full  training course still required at next offering By request N/A Contact Radiation Safety at rad-safety@sfu.ca
X-Ray Safety Orientation Anyone using X-Ray generating equipment (e.g. X-Ray diffractometers, X-Ray fluorescent guns, X-Ray imaging equipment) Ongoing enrollment 5 years Register here
Laser Safety Orientation Anyone working with or near lasers Ongoing enrollment 5 years Register here
         
Transportation of Dangerous Goods  (TDG) Awareness  Receivers of dangerous goods shipments (e.g. front desk staff) as well as personnel who work with hazardous materials and will benefit from learning the basics of TDG. Ongoing enrollment 5 years https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/7ERL9X
TDG by Ground
(except Classes 6.2 and 7)		 Anyone handling, offering for transport or transporting dangerous goods by ground Fall 2025 3 years Contact labsafe@sfu.ca
TDG by Air
(except Classes 6.2 and 7)		 Anyone handling, offering for transport or transporting dangerous goods by air TBA 2 years Contact labsafe@sfu.ca
TDG Class 6.2 – Transport of Infectious Substances by Ground or Air Anyone handling, offering for transport or transporting Class 6.2 infectious substances TBA 2 years Contact labsafe@sfu.ca

Safety committees

EHS has developed a variety of training courses to support members of the Local Joint Health and Safety Committees (LJHSCs) and the Central University Health and Safety Committee (CUHSC) in completing safety committee activities.

For information regarding available courses and registration, visit the Safety Committees training webpage.

For more, visit the SRS safety training page.