Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security

Due Diligence in the Lab

Working in a laboratory inevitably presents some risks (from minor to significant) which can impact the health & safety of those working in the labs, adjacent areas and even the environment and members of the community near the Ryerson campus. The federal, provincial and municipal governments have numerous pieces of legislation to help ensure workers, the public, and the environment are protected.

In addition, many granting agencies will not release funds unless the University has specific programs in place. They will inspect and audit the University to verify compliance with legislation.

By reading a few short documents and filling out some basic information, attending training sessions specific to your areas of work, you help ensure the University fulfills its legal obligations.

Research Risk Assessment Form

Contigency Planning Form

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Contact Information

Every department is assigned a DSO (Departmental Safety Officer) to help with day-to-day issues at the departmental level. Click here to find your DSO

You can also contact the Department of Environmental Health & Safety and Security if you have any concerns or questions.

The faculties of Science and Engineering also have a Faculty Safety Advisor who can be contacted in the event of questions or concerns from departments within these faculties.

Safety Advisor contact information: Eric Ambroise email: eric.ambroise@ryerson.ca ext 2134

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are working with BIOLOGICAL AGENTS:
Click here to download/print/read: Biosafety Program Manual Biosafety Guidelines through PHAC Biological MSDS through PHAC Importation of Human Pathogens through PHAC Importation of Animal Pathogens through CFIA Click here to: Take the biosafety training Apply/Update or Renew a biosafety permit
If you are working with RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS:
Click here to download/print/read: Radiation Safety Program Manual Click here to: Take the radiation safety training Apply/Update or Renew a radiation permit
If you are working with X-RAYS:
Click here to download/print/read: X-ray Safety Program Manual X-ray purchase/lab setup checklist Click here to: Take the x-ray safety training Apply/Update or Renew an x-ray permit
If you are working with LASERs:
Click here to download/print/read: Laser Safety Program Manual Eye Exam Specifications NOTE: Eye exams are required prior to using Class 3b or 4 lasers at Ryerson. The cost of exams (minus any covered exams through RU Health benefits - Faculty & Staff http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/forms/index.html#pension and Students http://rsuonline.ca/section/62) is reimbursed through the OVPRI (not directly from Tri-Council grants). Calculate your MPE, OD, NHZ, NOHD - Easy Haz Laser and Laser Safety Equipment Suppliers Kentek Corporation - Laser Safety Products Rockwell Laser Industries BEAMSTOP'R - Laser impenetrable Custom Drapery Systems Lasermet Ltd. - Laser Safety Solution Laser Safety Systems Laser Safety Industries NoIR Laser Shield SPERIAN Eye & Face Protection Laserglow Technologies Click here to: Take the laser safety training Apply/Update or Renew a laser permit
If you are working with CHEMICALS:
Click here to download/print/read: Designated Substances Chemical Safety Guidelines Chemical MSDS through CCOHS or HECHMET Compressed Gas Cylinder transfer Room Guidelines Click here to: Take the WHMIS training Manage your chemical inventory Take the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Training (arrange through Science and Engineering Safety Advisor: eric.ambroise@ryerson.ca , ext 2134)

There are hundreds of pieces of legislation in the form of Acts, Regulations, By-Laws, Codes and Standards. Ryerson is obligated to meet all of these. However, it would be impossible for everyone at Ryerson to search for all these and find the relevant sections, as well as keep up to date on any changes to the legislation. That's why Ryerson's Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security have created Programs, Manuals, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines covering broad areas of Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Radioactive Material Safety, X-ray Safety, and Laser Safety which can be found in many laboratories.

Our department is the liaison between the University and the Regulators at the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels. We are here to help the university go about its business while meeting all legal requirements and without everyone having to individually spend time searching and reading through every piece of legislation that the University must meet.

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