The Safety Office offers a variety of computer-based training. Please select from the list below to learn more.
Most online modules are designed to take between 45-60 minutes to complete.
All undergraduates requiring WHMIS must take
Safety Orientation/WHMIS for Students (undergraduate students only)
"working" (paid or unpaid positions) at UW must take the following courses
Employee Safety Orientation (requires 30-60 minutes to complete)
Workplace Violence Awareness (requires 30-60 minutes to complete)
The following online training modules are mandatory for those working with the specific hazards:
BioSafety Time required 90 minutes
Cryogenic and Compressed Gas Safety Time required 45 minutes
Laboratory Safety Time required 45 minutes
Radiation Safety Laboratory Time Required 3 hours (you can do in small sections)
Radiation Safety Logging sources and Moisture Gauges Time Required 2 hours (you can do in small sections)
Radiation Safety Instruments Time Required 45 minutes (you can do in small sections)
Radiation Safety Transportation Time Required 2 hours (you can do in small sections)
WHMIS for Employees Time Required 45 minutes
X-Ray Safety Time Required 2 hours
Laser Safety Time Required 2 hours
The following course is available to all faculty and staff in the above areas with a UW UserID.
Workplace Violence and Harassment Awareness (NON-UW EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Workplace Violence and Harassment Awareness (ST. JEROMES EMPLOYEES ONLY)