High Hazard Labs are lab areas where the nature of work performed in them pose risk(s) to the health and safety of occupants. As such, various precautions such as, but not limited to, wearing certain Personal Protective Equipment are required.
Safety Information Boards are posted in High Hazard Labs to share important information regarding health and safety.
Safety Information Boards and Responsibilities
Program Lead |
Health and Safety |
| Slot 1: MOL “Prevention in the Workplace” poster | Slot 5: WHMIS Information (Safety Data Sheets/Lab Chemical List) |
| Slot 2: Incident/Accident and SDS Reporting poster | |
| Slot 3: “GHS Hazard Identification” poster | |
| Slot 4: Lab Safety Inspection Checklist | |
| Slot 6: Lab specific content as per by program | |
| Binders of additional materials |
Example Stations
Large Station |
Small Station |
Additional Information
Slot 3 “GHS Hazard Identification” Poster: Once this poster has been personalized for your lab please submit it to safety@flemingcollege.ca for review.
Slot 4 Lab Safety Inspection Checklist: If inspections are completed electronically, please ensure copies are either printed and posted OR there are directions to accessing inspections. If you do not have a checklist, use the checklist template linked. H&S can assist in the development of the checklist.
Slot 5 WHMIS Information: Updates to come from Health & Safety.
Binder Slot 1: Any created or available lab manual, SDSs, SOPs, etc.
Binder Slot 2: Any created or available lab equipment manuals, SOPs, etc. If stored elsewhere, include directions on the board to find the information.
*Additional resources and support templates are coming soon from Health & Safety*
How to access documents using the QR code found on your Safety Board
How to Access Fleming H&S Board Information
*Note: You will need to open your camera app before you are able to scan the QR code*
Joint Health and Safety Committees
The Joint Health and Safety Committees complete inspections of the High Hazard Labs throughout the year and will attempt to connect with those responsible for the areas prior. Inspectors will assist in the evaluation of Safety Information Boards and note any deficiencies. Inspections scheduled for High Hazard Labs are as follows:
Sutherland – TBD
Frost – July 2023, November 2023
Haliburton – July 2023
Please note that the safety information board in the staff lounges at each campus have posted JHSC information, WSIB posters, policies, and procedures. These items are not required to be posted on every board.
If you require a Safety Information Board or unsure of your requirements, contact safety@flemingcollege.ca. Please contact safety@flemingcollege.ca if you require assistance or have any additional questions.