Research laboratories use a variety of techniques and processes to investigate a vast array of scientific questions but all have a common core of health & safety program requirements. Research safety partners with researchers across campus to ensure that laboratory research is conducted safely and in accordance with applicable regulations. Safety is essential to the responsible conduct of scientific inquiry.
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General Lab Health & Safety
Provides a set of minimum standards and practices for the safe and healthy operation of a laboratory.Biosafety
To facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of biological materials in research, teaching and the environment.Chemical Safety
Incorporates the entire lifecycle of the chemical beginning with purchasing and ending with disposal.Radiation, X-Ray and LASER Safety
To facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of radiation sources and devices in research, teaching and the environment.Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Movement of materials classified as "Dangerous Goods" under Transportation Canada regulations.Research Safety Resources & Documents
Keeping campus labs safeScientific Diving
Scientific Diving includes the Diving and Snorkelling