Booking
Interested in using the Biotron Environmental Growth chambers? Please contact Biotron_chambers@uwo.ca
New User Information
The Biotron is a secured facility which accommodes various research projects. In order to maintain the heath and safety of our users and protect their IP of their research, we require the courses and documents below. For more information go to Western's Required Training
The following Health and Safety training is available through Western University's Human Resources department:
- WHMIS
- Laboratory Safety - Hazardous Waste
- Biosafety
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
To provide proof of training please go to http://www.uwo.ca/hr/learning/required/reporting.html
And the following documents which can also be found under "Documents/Forms":
- Biotron Confidentiality Agreement (PDF, 123KB)
- New User Insect Checklist (PDF, 671KB) , or New User Plant Checklist
- Insect Project Application (PDF, 1.7MB)
- Plant Project Application (PDF, 1.7MB)
In addition, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are to be reviewed prior to using these facilities. Please refer to "Forms" for the applicable SOP.