The UPEI biosafety program is designed to protect laboratory staff and the public from exposure to infectious agents and to prevent the release of such agents that could be harmful to animals, plants, and the environment.
The UPEI biosafety program is designed to protect laboratory staff and the public from exposure to infectious agents and to prevent the release of such agents that could be harmful to animals, plants, and the environment.
Can a laboratory worker transport chemicals between and within a UPEI building?
3.6.1 Between and Within UPEI Buildings Laboratory workers shall not transport chemicals, compressed gases, toxic, or infectious materials between and within UPEI buildings without having current WHMIS training and University of Prince Edward Island Laboratory Safety Manual Page | 38 .
Current HSE Updates
September 7, 2023: The UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department has moved to AVC fourth floor South (428S).
When you come in the main entrance of AVC, head right toward ITSS and turn left to take the South stairs or elevator to the fourth floor.
If you require elevator access, please give us a call at 902-566-0901 or 902-213-3183.
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Is UPEI a healthy and safe environment?
It is our commitment to ensure UPEI is a healthy and safe environment to work, study, and visit.
The Health, Safety, and Environment team will demonstrate and promote an internal responsibility system that expects all workplace parties to collaborate to identify, assess, and control all workplace hazards/risks to demonstrate our due diligence.
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What are the duties of UPEI Health & Safety & Environment Department?
UPEI Health, Safety and Environment Department shall:
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Arrange annual fit testing and keep records of testing; 2. What is the UPEI laboratory safety manual?
UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual is not intended to be all-inclusive for the necessary legal requirements of the University, but a tool used to achieve the highest possible level of safety within laboratories, clinics, animal holding facilities, and while out in the field (on or off Prince Edward Island).
