Asbestos Awareness

This course is mainly for two groups: employers whose operations may require workers to handle or work in an environment with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; and workers who work with asbestos removing and cleaning up asbestos waste materials or, very occasionally, installing asbestos.

This program will meet or exceed applicable government regulations for the training of employees working with Asbestos.

Key Elements:

• Introduction to Asbestos Awareness

• Course objectives;  Statistics;     Legislation, industry standards and codes of practice; General program requirements; Employer responsibilities; Employee responsibilities; Training requirements; Scope and application; Definitions; Permissible exposure limits

• General Information About Asbestos

• What is asbestos?; Where can asbestos be found

• Exposure & Effect

• Concepts of toxicology; When is asbestos dangerous?; Health effects of asbestos exposure; Determining factors in disease

• Avoid & Protect

• How to avoid asbestos exposure; Housekeeping; Tips for using contractors; A successful asbestos program; Work at working safely

• Handle

• How to handle asbestos safely; Personal protective equipment

• Course Exam

A variety of teaching strategies are used to facilitate learning including discussion, guides/manuals, PowerPoint, videos and worksheets.  

Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of this course (minimum score of 75%) each participant will receive a certificate that is valid for three years. Course participants will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned.