Congratulations on your new appointment with McMaster University! As a new faculty member it is important to get your laboratory up and running as quickly as possible. Acquiring staff and grant applications are typically the first courses of action a new investigator will take. To avoid delays in administrative processes, please be advised of the following:

• release of funds is dependant upon animal / human ethics or biohazard utilization protocols in place BEFOREHAND should you require them
• please read the policies and guidelines associated with your FUNDING SOURCE (more info here)
• these approvals depend on prior completion of specific training programmes for you and your staff (WHMIS, Fire Safety, TDG, biosafety, animal training etc)
• get your training, get your approvals, get your funding!
• contact FHS or EOHSS safety offices (links on left) for training options
• the exception is all Biosafety Training is through the Biosafety Office
• be aware that Principal Investigators have additional biosafety training compared to workers

If you have any questions about the information here send an e-mail to the Biosafety Office.