Education + Training

Depending upon your role at Emily Carr, there are a number of educational and training requirements you’ll need to meet to ensure you’re able to work safely while at the University.

For example, if you work with or around chemicals or hazardous products, you’ll need to complete the online WHMIS training.

Student Safety

Emily Carr University is committed to providing a safe space and learning environment for all students. Students are expected to conduct themselves safely, in accordance with all institute policies and procedures.

Any questions related to campus safety, security or emergency preparedness should be directed to

Alex Dove
Manager, Safety, Security and Emergency Management
Room D2354
604-844-3816
adove@ecuad.ca

New Employee Orientation

This online orientation is required to be taken by anyone working for Emily Carr University, including:

faculty
staff
sessional faculty
contracted staff
student monitors
research assistants
volunteers
anyone else as directed

The online orientation can be accessed via this link to the online courses: Safety Orientation.

Once there, read the orientation, then complete the short quiz.

Safety Orientation

WHMIS

What is WHMIS?

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a federal system designed to make sure any users of hazardous materials in the workplace understand several key points in order to protect themselves. The key points you need to know are:

what hazards you are working with
how to protect yourself from the hazards
where to find more information about the product and it’s hazards controls
what to do in an emergency or spill

Any staff or faculty working with or around chemicals and other hazardous materials are REQUIRED to complete WHMIS training. The online training can be complete at the following link:

The WHMIS at Work publication from WorkSafeBC is also recommended reading.

WHMIS Training