Asbestos Awareness Training (Type 1 & Type 2)
Instructor led Training Programs
- Public Training Dates
- Working at Heights Training
- Working at Heights Refresher Training
- Lift Truck / Forklift Training
- Aerial Lift / Elevating Work Platform
- Swing Stage (Suspended Work Platform Systems) Training
- Hoisting and Rigging Training
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Propane in Construction
- Asbestos Type 1 and Type 2
- Confined Space
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification – Part 1 & 2
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Workplace Conflict Resolution Training
- WHMIS 2015
- First Aid
- Worker Safety Awareness
- Supervisor Safety Awareness
- AODA (Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities ACT)
Asbestos Awareness Training (Type 1 and Type 2)
While concerns about asbestos are not new, previous exposure to asbestos even decades ago is contributing to an increase in worker fatalities. Today, exposure to asbestos continues to be a significant health hazard for workers across a broad range of occupations. The goal is to eliminate the likelihood of asbestos exposure and reduce worker fatalities in the future.
One of the best controls against the threat of exposure is understanding the hazard and how to control exposure. Asbestos is classified by the Ministry of Labour as a “designated substance” with its own regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Regulation 278 is titled “Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations” and identifies hazard control and the procedures for safe use and handling.
During this instructor-led program participants learn:
- Properties and history of asbestos
- Understand the health effects of exposure
- Who is most at risk
- Duties of responsible parties
- Legislative requirements
- How to recognize asbestos containing materials
- Differentiate between the classifications of asbestos operations (Type 1, 2 and 3)
- Establish safe procedures
- How to control exposure
- Explore personal protective equipment options
It is important to understand the different classifications of asbestos operations. This program focuses on Type 2 operations.
All workers with the potential exposure to asbestos should attend this program. Each participant receives a booklet and a wallet certificate after successfully participating in the program.
Duration and Location
Three (3) hour classroom program at your location.
Three (3) hour classroom program at your location.
This program does not qualify participants for Type 3 removal. All workers including supervisors involved in Type 3 operations must complete an approved Asbestos Abatement training program.
Please contact our office for further details on Asbestos Awareness training.