Safety Training and Courses

For All Staff

Active Shooter Response

Learn what to do if you ever confront the unthinkable: an individual shooting at people at random in a populated area.

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First Aid

The Occupational Health & Safety Code Part 11: First Aid requires that a number of employees have first aid training.

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Fire Extinguisher Training

All University of Alberta personnel are welcome to take fire extinguisher training.

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Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention *Mandatory for all staff

Mandatory violence and harassment prevention training for all university employees and supervisors.

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QPR Training

QPR - Questions, Persuade, Refer - is a certified suicide prevention training program that provides community education and engagement in addressing suicide. This training teaches faculty, staff, and students the skills to recognize and support people who may be having thoughts of suicide.

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For Supervisors

Supervising Safely & Safety Declaration: HSE Professional Development

While the health, safety, and environment training for supervisors is a legal requirement in the province of Alberta, the main reason for this professional development is the continued protection of our workers, our students, and our research and teaching. Supervisors at the University are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. The Supervising Safely: Supervisory HSE Professional Development program is mandatory training for all who are in supervisory positions at the U of A and has been designed to provide supervisors with the information they need to fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policy and procedures, and applicable legislation and regulations.

What defines a supervisor? A supervisor is someone who directs the work of others, has authority over the work of others and/or is in charge of a work site. Even temporary delegation of supervisory responsibilities requires the individual who is temporarily performing supervisory duties to have this training.

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