• BEC/EW Training
• Compressed Gas Cylinders - ONLINE TRAINING
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Fire Safety Requirements for Ignitable Liquids
• Safe Management of Electrical Appliances
• Workplace Electrical Safety Training

This program is presented by SHERM in collaboration with the local municipal fire department.  It will take participants through some "real life" fire situations and cover all important information regarding fire safety. This session will also inform you on how to make the right choices in an emergency situation. Discussion and question period to follow. Emergency wardens must attend at least one session and re-attend every three years.

For further information or to request a training, please contact Philip Teskey at pteskey@wlu.ca.

Waterloo - contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca)

Brantford - June 13 - BEC/EW Training - 9:00am - 12:00pm (Room CB 205) 

The objective of this training session is to review legislation, and understand the associated responsibilities. This session will also review procedures for storing, handling, and the proper use of cylinders, as well as understanding the hazards associated with compressed gas cylinders.

*This training is only available ONLINE.

SHERM together with the local municipal fire departments are offering fire extinguisher training for all Laurier employees. Building Evacuation Coordinators and Emergency Wardens are recommended to attend. *No charge for Emergency Wardens (EWs) and Building Evacuation Coordinators (BECs). 

Contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca, ext. 3887) to inquire about the cost of this training.

Waterloo - contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca)

Brantford - June 27 - Portable Fire Extinguisher Training - 9:30am - 12:30pm (Children's Safety Village-407 Elgin St.)

This session is presented in collaboration with the local municipal fire department and will provide information of the requirements of Ontario Fire Code  (2007) as it pertains to Division B, Part 4 - Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids use in laboratories (container storage, handling, maximum quantities etc.). 

Waterloo - contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca)
Brantford - contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca)

For further information, please contact Philip Teskey at pteskey@wlu.ca.

SHERM developed the Safe Management of Electrical Appliances Program due to the misuse of common electrical appliances at Laurier.  This program provides requirements and procedures relating to the management of electrical hazards for the University community to safely use common electrical wiring and devices such as power bars, extension cords, plugs, receptacles and  common electrical appliances such as space heaters, microwaves, fridges etc. This document also describes elements to consider prior to using new equipment or used equipment newly acquired in order to ensure your safety and to ensure it meets current regulation, code or standard. 

For further information, please contact Philip Teskey at pteskey@wlu.ca.

Waterloo
9:00am-10:00am
232 King St. Training Room K101G
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Brantford
9:00am-10:00am
Room RCE 217
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

To register, please click here

This session will train staff on the hazards associated with working on energized electrical equipment necessary for troubleshooting, testing and similar activities.  Specifically, training will be provided on electrical systems and equipment operating between 50-600 volts AC phase-to-phase or greater than 50 volts DC.  The training will be based on Laurier's Workplace Electrical Safety Program and all applicable provincial legislation as specified in the program.

For further information or to request a training, please contact Philip Teskey at pteskey@wlu.ca.

Waterloo - coming March 2013
Brantford - contact Philip Teskey (pteskey@wlu.ca)