If you have completed your mandatory training, you may download the completion certificates at https://hse2.ubc.ca/custom_login/
Once you have obtained your training certificates, please visit the LFS Training Record Management System, login with your CWL and upload your training certificates.
*Please note that if you try to access the LFS Training Record Management System off campus, you must be connected via UBC VPN
Please choose the categor(ies) that best describe your affiliation with LFS to find all the mandatory training you are required.
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
LFS Mandatory Training
- Please read the below information package and watch the supplementary YouTube video before filling out the electronic submission!
- LFS General Guide information package, last updated Jun 10, 2022
- A video orientation is provided below to supplement the above. Please choose the one specific to the building you will work at.
- https://youtu.be/Ff5erk7YQB8 (MCML specific)
- https://youtu.be/_738B4bubAc (FNH specific)
- Have you thoroughly read and understood the above?
- NO → Go through the two links above!!!
- YES → click LFS General Guide and begin electronic submission, last updated Sept 7, 2021
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
For Supervisors,
LFS Mandatory Training
- Please read the below information package and watch the supplementary YouTube video before filling out the electronic submission!
- LFS General Guide information package, last updated Jun 10, 2022
- A video orientation is provided below to supplement the above. Please choose the one specific to the building you will work at.
- https://youtu.be/Ff5erk7YQB8 (MCML specific)
- https://youtu.be/_738B4bubAc (FNH specific)
- Have you thoroughly read and understood the above?
- NO → Go through the two links above!!!
- YES → click LFS General Guide and begin electronic submission, last updated Sept 7, 2021
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
For Supervisors,
LFS Mandatory Training
- Please read the below information package and watch the supplementary YouTube video before filling out the electronic submission!
- LFS General Guide information package, last updated Jun 10, 2022
- A video orientation is provided below to supplement the above. Please choose the one specific to the building you will work at.
- https://youtu.be/Ff5erk7YQB8 (MCML specific)
- https://youtu.be/_738B4bubAc (FNH specific)
- Have you thoroughly read and understood the above?
- NO → Go through the two links above!!!
- YES → click LFS General Guide and begin electronic submission, last updated Sept 7, 2021
- FNH Building/Lab Site Orientation is required. Please contact Peter Hoffman at Peter.Hoffman@ubc.ca to schedule for the orientation.
Most Likely Required Training
- Chemical Safety Course
- Biosafety for Permit Holders
- Biosafety for Study Team Members
- LFS Growth Chamber Guide
Highly Recommended Training
- LFS Lab Guide last updated May 20, 2020
- A video at https://youtu.be/1O3SI2zxDLo is provided here to supplement the above LFS Lab Guide (some building specific information is catered to MCML)
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Research Safety
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/research-safety/
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
LFS Mandatory Training
- Please read the below information package and watch the supplementary YouTube video before filling out the electronic submission!
- LFS General Guide information package, last updated Jun 10, 2022
- A video orientation is provided below to supplement the above. Please choose the one specific to the building you will work at.
- https://youtu.be/Ff5erk7YQB8 (MCML specific)
- https://youtu.be/_738B4bubAc (FNH specific)
- Have you thoroughly read and understood the above?
- NO → Go through the two links above!!!
- YES → click LFS General Guide and begin electronic submission, last updated Sept 7, 2021
- FNH Building/Lab Site Orientation is required. Please contact Peter Hoffman at Peter.Hoffman@ubc.ca to schedule for the orientation.
Most Likely Required Training
Highly Recommended Training
- LFS Lab Guide last updated May 20, 2020
- A video at https://youtu.be/1O3SI2zxDLo is provided here to supplement the above LFS Lab Guide (some building specific information is catered to MCML)
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Research Safety
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/research-safety/
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
LFS Mandatory Training
- Please read the below information package and watch the supplementary YouTube video before filling out the electronic submission!
- LFS General Guide information package, last updated Jun 10, 2022
- A video orientation is provided below to supplement the above. Please choose the one specific to the building you will work at.
- https://youtu.be/Ff5erk7YQB8 (MCML specific)
- https://youtu.be/_738B4bubAc (FNH specific)
- Have you thoroughly read and understood the above?
- NO → Go through the two links above!!!
- YES → click LFS General Guide and begin electronic submission, last updated Sept 7, 2021
- FNH Building/Lab Site Orientation is required for those working at FNH. Please contact Peter Hoffman at Peter.Hoffman@ubc.ca to schedule for the orientation.
Experimental Animal User Training
Most Likely Required Training
Highly Recommended Training
- LFS Lab Guide last updated May 20, 2020
- A video at https://youtu.be/1O3SI2zxDLo is provided here to supplement the above LFS Lab Guide (some building specific information is catered to MCML)
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Research Safety
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/research-safety/
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
UBC Mandatory Training
- New Worker Safety Orientation
- Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Privacy and Information Security Fundamentals Parts I & II
LFS Mandatory Training
- FNH Building/Lab Site Orientation is required. Please contact Peter Hoffman at Peter.Hoffman@ubc.ca to schedule for the orientation.
- FNH190 Code of Conduct form (revised Oct 2022)
- FNH 190 Pilot Plant Site Specific Orientation is required. Please contact Peter Hoffman at Peter.Hoffman@ubc.ca to schedule for the orientation.
Other Information and Potential Training of Interest - Please discuss with your supervisor which training is appropriate for your work/research needs.
Research Safety
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/research-safety/
Occupational Hygiene
https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/
Environmental Training
https://srs.ubc.ca/training-and-general-education-courses/environmental-training/
LFS Off-Campus Field Work Safety
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A Safe Work Procedure template which incorporates a Risk Assessment (to determine dangers present) and Safe Work Procedures (to help learn how to complete tasks safely) is available below to enable you to write a thorough procedure inclusive of all the required elements.
A generic Field Work Safety template is available here: https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/safety-programs/field-work-safety/
A tailored Field Work Safety template for a farm is available here: https://lfs-my-2020.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2023/06/Field-Work-Safety-Plan-Template-Farmers-Field-2023.docx
For assistance with Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures, visit: https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/safety-programs/risk-assessment-safe-work-procedure/
Upon completion, please submit the field work safety plan template to the chair of the Land and Food Systems Local Safety Team (lewis.fausak@ubc.ca)
LFS Vehicle Training
- LFS Workplace Safety Vehicle Guide, last updated March 2023
- A video at https://youtu.be/xifTWlDY6lk is provided here to supplement the above LFS Workplace Safety Vehicle Guide.
Although there is no mandatory training for volunteers in LFS it is highly suggested that they complete the mandatory trainings for the type of work they will be completed. Volunteers must be accompanied at all times by a supervisor with the appropriate safety training for the space they are using. A volunteer waiver must also be filled out and kept on record, additionally, it is also a good idea for the supervisor to purchase volunteer insurance ($4/year):