EHS training programs and courses at the University of Toronto are available to all staff, faculty, and students,
with offerings available online and in-person.
About
Environmental Health and Safety offers safety training covering a broad range of topics related to our core services. Many of our safety training courses are tailored to specific tasks or hazards that UofT personnel may encounter. However, we also provide training on general safety topics that are relevant to all roles.
For specific training requirements, speak with your supervisor, manager, or principal investigator. If you need further guidance or have questions about training, contact the EHS office (ehs.courses@utoronto.ca).
Eligibility
EHS training is open to all University of Toronto staff, faculty, and students conducting authorized activities at the University.
Training Requirements
- All employees must complete EHS002: Basic Health and Safety Awareness Training.
- For laboratory personnel: Review the Training Matrix: Lab Personnel to identify the training required based on the hazards you will be working with.
- For administrative and facilities staff: Use the Training Matrix: Administration & Facilities Staff to determine the training requirements based on your job activities.
Training Registration
1. Log into My EHS Training to:
▪ Create your EHS Training profile
▪ Register for online training
▪ Access your EHS training record
For detailed instructions on creating an account and registering for courses, refer to the EHS Registration Guide.
IMPORTANT: My EHS Training is ONLY accessible from a wired internet connection on a U of T campus, OR with VPN access to the server. VPN is available for all faculty, staff and students. To obtain VPN access see these instructions. If you have technical issues installing VPN, please contact the U of T Help Desk at 416-978-4357 or help.desk@utoronto.ca for assistance.
2. Use the CRIS Registration System to:
▪ Register for in-person training
Training Fees
All EHS training is provided at no charge to departments except where an external instructor is required to deliver the training.
In cases where EHS has employed an external instructor to provide the training, the employing department may be charged a fee for late cancellation. Employing departments will be notified at the time of registration whether this fee applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Review our Training FAQs webpage for answers to commonly asked questions related to EHS training.
Safety Topic Websites
Below is a list of EHS safety training courses with dedicated websites that contain additional information.
Questions?
Contact the EHS office (ehs.courses@utoronto.ca) if you require further assistance or have questions about training.