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To register for the following classes you can use the DHSE Course Registration System or you can print the Registration Form and mail or fax the completed form to:  DHSE, Room 127 TRC or 966-8394 (fax). For further information contact DHSE at 966-8493 or send an email to dhse.course@usask.ca. Space in these courses are limited, so register early.

Course dates for 2004/2005 will be announced in August.

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This course is mandatory for all employees, including faculty and graduate students, who work with biological materials. This course provides training in: Biosafety regulations, University Policies and Procedures pertaining to Biosafety, exposure routes, selection and use of PPE, biosafety cabinets, laboratory acquired infections and prevention, biosafety considerations when working with animals or plants, importation of pathogens or animal by-products, and the safe use, storage and disposal of biological materials.

The "Contractor Orientation Program" is a mandatory, pre employment, safety training session offered by the University Of Saskatchewan Department Of Health Safety And Environment. All contractors wishing to perform work on University Of Saskatchewan property must attend this one and a half hour session. The course is held every Tuesday at 8:30 am to 10:00 am in Room 124 Archaeology Bldg, 55 Campus Dr.

Pre registration for the course is not required. For more information. Contact Pat at 966- 6076 or DHSE at 966-8493.

Designed to instruct employees on the BASIC of Fire Science, the different classes of fires and their extinguishing methods. Employees will be introduced in the proper use of fire extinguishers and the topics of Flight or Fight and Life Safety. Weather permitting, there will be hands on use of a fire extinguisher. All classes will be held from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.

This course is mandatory for all employees, including faculty and graduate students, who work in a laboratory. The course will include training in: WHMIS, accident response procedures, emergency response plans, the safe use, storage and disposal of a range of hazardous chemicals, the proper use of personal protective equipment, and laboratory safety requirements. This course is supplementary to the Biosafety and Radiation Safety Courses. People working with bio-hazardous substances or radioisotopes are also required to take additional appropriate course(s). Participants must attend both days.

Level 1 reviews The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 to help explain the structure and the responsibilities of occupational health committees. It discusses how a committee can become more effective. This includes hazard identification and controls, recommendations to use in dealing with concerns, and when investigating refusals to work under Section 23 of the Act. Attendance at this session is highly recommended for current members of the Occupational Health Committee and members of all Local Safety Committees. Those wanting or planning to serve on a committee are also encouraged to attend.

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)/cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) may happen over time and are caused by repetition, forced speed, holding still, awkward posture and personal factors. The discomfort, pain and injuries are preventable. This course is a set of guidelines and is mandatory for all employees who use a computer more than four hours per day. Instruction will be given on how to achieve neutral posture by adjusting the chair, screen, keyboard and document holder. Other tips on safe work practices are also covered. All classes are scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00

This course is mandatory for all employees, including faculty and graduate students who work with radioactive nuclear substances. This course will include training in: University policies and procedures, handling procedures, physics of radiation, contamination control, monitoring, disposal, local emergency procedures pertaining to nuclear substances, and the responsibilities and duties of permit holders and nuclear energy workers. Participants must attend all 3 days.

This course is offered to new employees for the purpose of helping prevent job related injury and illness. The course provides generic health and safety information and will introduce attendees to safety processes on campus in general, whereas site-specific instruction is the responsibility of colleges/divisions. Your attendance will meet part of the requirements of Saskatchewan Labour’s OH&S Regulations (Sec. 18 & 19) and is therefore mandatory. Special arrangements are in place for U of S employees who reside and work outside Saskatoon. All classes are scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 am .

Thiscourse focuses on defusing hostility and preventing violence in the workplace. It was developed in response to the increasing demand for practical solutions to the problem of workplace violence. The principles can be applied to customers, coworkers, intruders, and other third parties who may be encountered in the workplace. Managers and other employees are shown how to intervene most effectively at each stage of a crisis without under or over reacting. The principles and techniques you will learn (including some basic self-defense) are simple and effective, and are designed to promote respect, service and safety in the workplace. All classes are scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm . Participants must attend both days .

This course is offered for summer employees that work with biological materials. This course provides training in: Biosafety regulations, University Policies and Procedures pertaining to Biosafety, exposure routes, selection and use of PPE, biosafety cabinets, laboratory acquired infections and prevention, biosafety considerations when working with animals or plants, importation of pathogens or animal by-products, and the safe use, storage and disposal of biological materials

This course is designed for all new summer employees who work in laboratories. The course includes training in: selection and use of PPE and lab safety equipment, hazard identification systems including WHMIS and hazardous material storage and transport. A WHMIS certificate is issued upon successful completion.

This course is offered to summer employees for the purpose of helping prevent job-related injury and illness. The course introduces attendees to campus safety processes in general. Site-specific instruction is the responsibility of colleges/divisions. Attendance is mandatory, as outlined in Saskatchewan Labour’s OH&S Regulations (Sec. 18 & 19). Course length is approximately 2 ˝ hrs.

Individuals who have employees report to them are supervisors. Incumbents with supervisory role or functions are responsible for the health and safety of workers and for workplaces in their areas of jurisdiction. This course covers legal aspects including Bill C-45, University policy on Health, Safety and Environmental Protection and supervisor responsibilities. Supervisory faculty and staff will be provided with some tools to help them integrate and manage health, safety and environment business into their planning and operations processes. All supervisors must take this course.

Shift workers have irregular patterns of eating, sleeping, working and socializing that may lead to health and social problems. Shift work can also reduce performance and attentiveness, which may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. Learn more about the nature and extent of the risks of shift work and how to eliminate or reduce the risks. All classes are scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.

This course is mandatory for those who ONLY RECEIVE Dangerous Goods. A person who receives dangerous goods must hold a valid TDG certificate. The course material covers the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Clear Language Act and Regulations as it pertains to consignees. A TDG Certificate (Receiver) valid for 3 years is issued upon completion of the course.

This course is offered to any person who previously held a TDG Certificate for shipping dangerous goods by air/road. This class will review any changes made to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, and IATA. This person will demonstrate s/he can package and ship dangerous goods correctly.

This course is mandatory for those who offer dangerous goods for transport. This course does not include Class 1 (Explosives), 6.2 (Infectious), or 7 (Radiation) dangerous goods. The course is based on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Clear Language Act and Regulations. This course covers shipping, receiving and transporting requirements of dangerous goods. A TDG Certificate valid for 2 years is issued upon completion of the course. All classes are scheduled from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

This course is mandatory for those who offer dangerous goods for transport. The course is based on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Clear Language Act and Regulations. This course covers shipping, receiving and transporting requirements for only Classes 6.2 and 9 dangerous goods. A TDG Certificate valid for 2 years is issued upon completion of the course. All classes are scheduled from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm .

An employer shall ensure that a worker who works with, or in proximity to, a controlled product is informed about the hazards associated with that product and the ways to protect him/her self and others from the dangers. WHMIS is a hazard communication system designed to make this information available for workers. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that workers under their direction are trained in WHMIS and workers are responsible for participating in this training. This generic WHMIS training is offered by DHSE to assist supervisors with this legislated training requirement. Supervisors must supplement the generic training with site specific training. Employees who work in laboratories are required to take the LabSafety training course, which includes a WHMIS component. If you work in a laboratory environment, contact the Chemical Safety Manager prior to registering. Employees should contact their supervisor with questions about their individual training requirements and supervisors are invited to contact the Chemical Safety Manager for training requirement clarification. This course is offered to University employees only.