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Biointerfaces Institute

Lab Access & Training

Access to BI labs and use of BI equipment is restricted to “BI Users”. “BI Users” are individuals who complete certain McMaster Safety Training and BI-specific training and requirements. “BI Users” are granted independent access to BI labs on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.30pm, excluding holidays.

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Step 1: McMaster Safety Training BI Safety Training Matrix

  • Compare the BI Safety Training Matrix to your “Mosaic Training Summary”
  • Ensure the necessary McMaster Safety Training modules are listed as “Completed” and not expired.
  • Create a *.doc or *.pdf document of your Training. It will be submitted in Step 3.

Step 2: Complete BI Online Training Module BI Training Module

  • Review the BI Safety Program and affiliated policies.
  • Be sure to submit the form at the last question (Q23).

Step 3: Complete BI Online Training Module Quiz BI Training Module Quiz

  • Fill in the requested information.
  • Upload your Safety Training record(s).
  • You must get all answers correct to pass the submission process. You may submit the form more than once, until you pass.

Step 4: Hand-In Completed and Signed BI Training Form BI Training Form

  • Ensure that you affirm and sign the form
  • Ensure your supervisor has affirmed and signed the form
  • Submit the form electronically to the BI (biointerfaces@mcmaster.ca) or drop-off in person to the BI Main Office (ETB 416; weekdays 8.30am to 4pm, excluding holidays)

Step 5: Ensure you have a MacLIMS Account MacLIMS

  • If you don’t have an account, please sign up for one
  • If you have an account, please add the BI as a facility

Step 6: After-Hours Access (Optional) BI Working Alone Form

  • For after-hours access: weekdays & weekends 7am-11pm, excluding holiday
  • Ensure that you affirm and sign the form
  • Ensure your supervisor has affirmed and signed the form
  • Submit the form electronically to the BI (biointerfaces@mcmaster.ca) or drop-off in person to the BI Main Office (ETB 416; weekdays 8.30am to 4pm, excluding holidays)
  • *After-hours access is not open to undergraduate students