Asbestos Awareness

This course is designed for any worker, supervisor or employer who may be exposed to asbestos containing materials. The course informs participants how to identify potential asbestos containing material, the health risks associated with exposure, and how to take the necessary precautions when working around asbestos.

The course will cover specific strategies in accordance with O Reg 490/09 - Designated Substances and O.Reg. 278/05 – Designated Substance – Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations to ensure that workers have the knowledge of Asbestos and its risks.

Course Agenda

• Course Introduction

• Current Related Government legislation

• Responsibilities of the workers, supervisors and employers

• Recognize asbestos containing materials (ACM)

• Identify the need for decontamination and personal hygiene

• The requirements for type 1, 2 and 3

• Identify the required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Identify asbestos health risks

• Regulations and exposure limits related to asbestos

• Asbestos safe work practices

Course Includes

• In-class training

• Record of training report

• Written examinations

• Individual wallet certificates (for participants with 80% passing score on written test)

CPD Points

Our health and safety training courses can quality for CPD points with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

This course contains 4 technical hours and may be eligible for HRPA and/or BCRSP CPD points.