Safety
We strive to ensure that all students, researchers, staff, and faculty have a safe learning and working environment.
Training
WHMIS and Laboratory Safety Training is available on-line through the Desire2Learn system at DELT (http://www.distance.mun.ca/).
For students, you must register for these sessions by completing the training registration on MUN's Self Serve for Safety 1000 (CRN 55709). Access to the training will be available within 24 hours after the registration is completed.
For staff and faculty, log into Desire2Learn to complete the on-line form.
(Please note that certificates are not provided for on-line training. Please print your on-line transcript for proof of training.)
Radioactive Materials
The possession, use, transfer and disposal of radioactive material is regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission under the authority of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and affiliated regulations. Memorial University holds a consolidated radioisotope licence issued by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission covering all use of radioactive materials on University premises and in other locations where Memorial University personnel are involved. The Radiation & Biosafety Control Officer administers Memorial's Radiation Policy and Procedures on behalf of the Radiation Control Committee. Provincial regulations require registration of all x-ray equipment and inspection of facilities where x-ray equipment is used. This is coordinated through the Department of Health & Safety. For information on radiation safety, please call 864-8250 or by e-mail at rso@mun.ca.
Chemical storage
There are best practices for storing laboratory chemicals that can reduce the risk of accidents and injury.
Do you need more labels for chemicals in your lab? These are available free of charge from Memorial University's Department of Health and Safety.
Inventories
To comply with Provincial government regulations, Memorial University's Department of Health and Safety keeps room-by-room inventories of equipment and chemicals that are used on campus.
For more information
Memorial University's Department of Health and Safety webpage
Searchable MSDS database
