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Some University endeavours involve work with potentially hazardous materials. For biological hazards, the potential for harm extends beyond oneself and one’s colleagues to the local and regional communities. |
In Canada, the federal government has developed policies and procedures in order to fulfill its mission to safeguard the health of all Canadians. Guidelines for dealing with biological hazards in laboratories have been developed by the Office of Laboratory Safety, which is part of the Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response, established within the Population and Public Health Branch of Health Canada, under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Health.
Our goal is to protect employees, students and the community and the environment from the risks which may arise in the handling of potentially hazardous biological materials, by ensuring that the elements of the biosafety program are implemented prior to work being conducted with potentially hazardous biological material.
 Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines, 3rd ed., 2004
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John Benoit, BA, CRSP
Manager, Occupational
Health and Safety
(705) 675-1151 ext. 3016
jbenoit@laurentian.ca
Gail Cowper Benoit, MSc
Safety and Research Compliance Specialist
(705) 675-1151 ext. 3061 gbenoit@laurentian.ca
Julie Lacroix, BA
Human Resources Officer
(705) 675-1151 ext. 3021
jlacroix@laurentian.ca
Fax
(705) 673-6507
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