Training Session Descriptions
All of the training courses provided or coordinated by SHERM are listed below. If you do not see a specific training session scheduled please contact the individual indicated for that training. If you would like to set up a specific session for your department please complete a Departmental Request Form.
New Employee Required Training
| - Health & Safety New Employee Orientation Training - Young Worker Health & Safety Orientation Training - WHMIS Training (Available Online) - Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Training (Available Online) |
Support Staff Specific Training
| - Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness for Support Staff - Support Staff Working in Laboratories |
Manager/Supervisor Specific Training
| - Discipline for OH&S Infractions - OHSA & the Competent Supervisor - WSIB and Return to Work Procedures |
| - AWM Workplace Inspection Training |
General Health and Safety Training
| - First Aid and CPR-B Certification - Fork Lift Safety - Housekeeping - Ladder Safety - Lockout/Tagout |
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program - Pandemic Awareness Training - Slips, Trips and Falls - WHMIS Training (Available Online) |
Designated/Hazardous Material Training
| - Asbestos Awareness - Designated Substances |
- Mould Awareness Program - Respiratory Protection |
Ergonomic/MSD Prevention Training
| - Ergonomics & MSD Prevention for Facilities Staff - Musculoskeletal Hazards & Office Ergonomics - Manual Material Handling |
Fire/Electrical Safety Training
| - BEC/EW Training - Fire Extinguisher Training - Fire Safety Requirements for Ignitable Liquids - Safe Management of Electrical Appliances - Workplace Electrical Safety Training |
| - Compressed Gas Cylinders (Available Only Online) - Health & Safety Workshop for PS499 - Health & Safety Workshop for Psychology Researchers - Instructional Assistant Workshop |
- Laboratory Safety - Nanotechnology - Radiation Safety - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) - WHMIS Training (Available Online) |
| - Compressed Gas Cylinders - WHMIS Comprehensive - WHMIS Basic - Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention Training |


