Asbestos Worker
​1 & 2

Ontario Regulation 278/05: Designated Substance -
Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations

PRIVATE SESSIONS

5-8 hours
Instructor Led

1-6 Participants: $1200.00/Session
7-12 Participants: ​$1,800.00/Session
Travel charges and HST may apply

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Course length: 2-4 hours
1-6 Participants: $800.00/Session
7-15 Participants: $1,250.00/Session
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* this can be provided as a morning and afternoon session
** Travel charges may apply

Details

​Did you know that annually, approximately 145,000 Canadian workers encounter asbestos in their workplaces? Sadly, this exposure leads to over 2,000 diagnoses of severe and often fatal diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. As a result, asbestos has garnered the unfortunate distinction of being the leading cause of workplace-related deaths.

The Safety Guys Asbestos Worker 1 & 2 course equips workers with the knowledge to identify potential asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and safeguard themselves against inadvertent exposure. Participants will also learn the proper procedures for the safe removal of small quantities of ACM, as defined by Type 1 and 2 operations.

The course thoroughly covers the legal requirements and obligations outlined in provincial regulations, ensuring compliance and accountability.

Practical exercises, including erecting enclosures and implementing ventilation procedures, provide hands-on experience and reinforce learning outcomes. 

​By investing in this training, organizations demonstrate their commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of their workforce, mitigating risks associated with asbestos exposure, and upholding regulatory standards.

Asbestos Worker 1 & 2 Training Objectives:

• ​​Understanding Asbestos
• History of asbestos in building materials
• Locations and types of asbestos materials in general
• Health effects of asbestos exposure
• ​Responsibilities of Owner under normal operations
• Classification of Asbestos Work (Types 1,2 and 3)
• Type 1 & 2 Measures and Procedures
• Transportation & disposal of asbestos waste

​Note: this is not a course in asbestos remediation. ​​​

Highlights

• ​Type 1 and Type 2 Operations:
• Workplace and Legal Responsibilities
• Internal Responsibility System
• Properties of Asbestos 
• Health Risks
• Toxicology and Routes of Entry 
• Types of Exposure 
• Asbestos Related Diseases 
• The Asbestos Regulations 
• Government of Canada Regulations 
• Ontario Asbestos in Buildings Regulations Notifications
• Working with Sub-Trades ​

• ​Work Reports 
• Encapsulation and Removal 
• Asbestos Management 
• Record Keeping
• Inspection of Materials
• Measures and Procedures 
• Preparing Work Areas
• Personal Protection 
• Glove Bag Operations 
• Respirator Use Procedures 
• Transportation of Asbestos Waste 
• ​Disposal of Asbestos Waste 

Instructors

BRIAN

PAUL

RON

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