Workplace & Campus Safety Training
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides safety training to meet regulatory requirements and to support specific work, study, and research activities at McGill University.
All online training is accessible through the McGill network, either on campus or off campus via VPN.
If you experience difficulty accessing online training or related services, please submit a request through the EHS ticketing system.
Individuals without a McGill account may access select training through the Paying Participant Training tab.
Who Is Required to Complete Safety Training
Safety training may be required for, but is not limited to:
- Laboratory personnel and researchers
- Academic and administrative staff
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Contractors and visitors working on campus
- Facilities, maintenance, and trades staff
- Anyone involved in higher‑risk or regulated activities
Online Safety Training
The following safety training courses are currently available online:
- Introduction to Biosafety
- Safe Use of Biological Safety Cabinets
- Laser Safety Training
- Radiation Safety Refresher
- WHMIS 2015
- Asbestos Awareness
- Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing
- Cannabis and Controlled Substances
- Transport of Dangerous Goods
All online courses are delivered through the EHS training platform MyLab. When accessing MyLab off campus, a VPN connection is required.
The video “How to Take an Online Course or Exam” provides step‑by‑step guidance on accessing and navigating the online training system.
A training certificate is issued upon successful completion of each course and its associated exam.
In‑Person Training
The following safety training courses are currently offered in person:
- Respiratory Protection Program
- N95 Respirators
- Reusable Half‑Face and Full‑Face Respirators
- Principles of Laboratory Radiation Safety
Please visit each training topic’s tab for registration details.
A training certificate is issued upon successful completion of each course and its associated exam.
External Certifications
Safety training completed outside of McGill University may be accepted. All external certifications must be reviewed by EHS to determine whether they meet McGill’s requirements.
Requests for review must be submitted through the EHS ticketing system.
