Working in Facilities or Workshops
In addition to the mandatory training for all U of A faculty and staff, the following courses are intended for university faculty, staff, post-docs and students who will be working in facilities (e.g., Building Services, Utilities, etc.) or in a workshop:
- Asbestos Awareness
- Concepts in Safety Leadership for Engineering 2024 (for Engineering students and staff)
- Defensive Driving
- Fall Protection (Course is under review and currently unavailable)
- Fire Extinguisher
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- Truck and Trailering Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) *
Depending on the hazards you will be working with, some or all of the training above may be required. Additional training may also be needed based on the tasks you will be doing.
To determine your individual training requirements, complete a training needs assessment . You must complete all training and demonstrate competency before beginning work.