The UBC Chemical Safety Program offers training to meet the requirements of Transport Canada, WHMIS and WorkSafeBC.
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Chemical Safety Training
Why do I have to take Chemical Safety training?
Who needs Chemical Safety training?
What is proof of Chemical Safety training and how long is it valid?
Which Chemical Safety training do I need?
How do I find out more about the Chemical Safety program?
Chemical Safety Resources & Documents
Chemical Safety Training
Why do I have to take Chemical Safety training?
The UBC Chemical Safety Program offers training to meet the requirements of the Transport Canada, WHMIS and WorkSafeBC. Our permission for UBC researchers to receive, handle and research with chemical hazards is dependent on meeting these requirements.
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Who needs Chemical Safety training?
The training is mandatory for all faculty, staff, visiting scientists and students prior to applying for or on having access to areas where chemical hazards are being handled or stored.
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What is proof of Chemical Safety training and how long is it valid?
Proof of Training is a combination of the certificate received upon the successful completion of the Chemical Safety Course and documentation of training in lab-specific procedures. UBC Chemical Safety training certificates are valid for 5 years.
Which Chemical Safety training do I need?
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| Faculty, staff, visiting researcher or student working independently where chemical are used, and who has not taken the course before | Chemical Safety Course |
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| Faculty, staff, visiting researcher or student working independently where chemical are used, and who has a valid certificate (less than 5 years old) that is nearing expiration | Chemical Safety Refresher Course |
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| An undergraduate student volunteering or undertaking a project under the constant and direct supervision of a senior lab member and who will never be working independently in the lab | Introduction to Laboratory Safety |
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| Faculty, staff, visiting researcher or student shipping or receiving hazardous chemicals, fuels, lithium ion batteries, or compressed gasses (dangerous goods other than Classes 1, 6.2 or 7) | Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Ground and Air |
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How do I find out more about the Chemical Safety program?
See the Chemical Safety Manual (PDF).
Chemical Safety Resources & Documents
How to find additional Chemical Safety Information?
- See the Chemical Safety Resources & Documents section