Pathogen Safety Data Sheets vs Safety Pillars

Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDSs) are technical documents that describe the hazardous properties of a human pathogen and recommendations for work involving these agents in a laboratory setting. These documents have been produced by the Public Health Agency of Canada as educational and informational resources for laboratory personnel working with these infectious substances. Please note that work involving pathogens in Canada may require compliance with numerous international, national, and provincial laws and guidelines. Please note that, although the information, opinions, and recommendations contained in these documents are compiled from peer-reviewed literature sources believed to be reliable, the Agency accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, sufficiency, or reliability of the PSDSs, nor for any loss or injury resulting from the use of the information contained within them. Newly discovered hazards are frequent and this information may not be completely up to date. For more information on Pathogen Safety Data Sheets, please visit: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/psds-ftss/index-eng.php

This tool is your guide to the Foundational Pillars of a Solid Health and Safety System. The Pillars include hazard assessment, practices and procedures, training, inspections, and investigations. Each Pillar allows the user to read through a plain language summary, and then link to the relevant legislation itself. Where education and training for each Pillar is available in Saskatchewan is also included. Additional resources such as sample forms, checklists, and report forms for each Pillar are provided. This tool provides information on the Pillars in a summarized format – users should always refer back to the legislation or regulation for specific requirements.