Safety Information

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Lab-Specific (Site-Specific) Orientation Checklist: Wet Labs

Lab-Specific (Site-Specific) Orientation Checklist: Dry Labs

Lab and Office Exit inspection

 (Excludes computer labs)

Lab-specific, in-person orientations - led by the supervisor or professor - are essential for ensuring the safety of lab users, maintaining research integrity, and complying with safety regulations and the APEGS Code of Ethics.

While general safety training (U of R Chemical & Lab Safety, WHMIS, Biosafety, online orientations) provides important foundational knowledge, it does not address the specific hazards, procedures, and expectations unique to each lab environment. Lab-specific orientations offer hands-on, contextual learning that general training cannot provide.

These orientations also serve as a key opportunity for supervisors to:

• Communicate lab-specific hazards and safe operating procedures
• Outline customized emergency protocols
• Set clear expectations for safety and conduct
• Assess the new student or staff member’s competency in relevant lab techniques

Documenting these orientations is a critical part of a supervisor’s due diligence and demonstrates compliance with institutional and professional safety standards.

Lab-Specific (Site-Specific) Orientation Requirements

• Mandatory: Supervisors and new graduate students or staff must complete the lab-specific orientation together before lab access is granted.
• The appropriate orientation checklist (wet lab or dry lab) must be completed in person, within the lab.
• Supervisors may customize the checklist to reflect specific lab procedures and hazards.

Submitting Orientation Documentation

• Graduate Students:  When submitting an online lab key request, supervisors must upload the completed lab-specific orientation checklist as part of their approval.
• Visiting Students, Capstone Students, and Research Staff:  These individuals must use the PDF lab access form and email it to Engg.Safety@uregina.ca. The completed lab-specific orientation checklist must be included with this form.

Additional Notes

This lab-specific orientation checklist does not replace the supervisor’s requirement to complete a Hazard Assessment. A hazard assessment is still required for all new research lab access requests (again, excluding computer labs).

includes all of the forms necessary for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff, to apply for access to offices, labs, and other secure spaces.

Undergraduate Key

Graduate Key Access

Working alone in certain circumstances, situations, or environments can be unsafe and requires special arrangements to minimize potential situations and hazards. Students working or studying alone or outside regular university hours should evaluate the hazards and make arrangements to reduce the risks. Campus Security provides assistance with their Lone Worker Service.

For more information consult the University of Regina Working Alone Procedures

The University of Regina is committed to providing a safe, healthy and clean place for everyone who comes to our campus to study, work, visit, and live. This includes respecting the importance of, and taking responsibility for the quality of the air we breathe and the cleanliness of our surroundings. The University of Regina does not permit smoking or the use of tobacco products in any University owned or leased building, on leased or owned University property, in University vehicles, or vehicles parked on University leased or owned property.

Smoke-Free Campus Policy

Respectful University Services provides confidential consultations to anyone who feels that they have experienced inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour. There are many possible solutions, including personal coaching, mediation, and a formal complaint process.

Please contact the Coordinator at 306-585-5400 or respect.matters@uregina.ca for assistance.

U of R Counselling Services provides free individual and group therapy to registered University of Regina students. The most common issues facing students needing support include: adjusting to the University, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. All services are confidential and both male and female therapists are available.

Please call 306-585-4491 or drop by the Student Success Centre front desk (RC 230) to book an appointment.

This program responds to, and helps educate our campus community on incidents of sexual assault, sexual violence and prevention. Further information can be found at Sexual Violence Prevention and Response.

Please contact Coordinator at 306-337-3149 or sexual.violence.response@uregina.ca