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Training

Asbestos-Awareness Training

Often referred to as "hands off" asbestos training, this course is recommended for individuals who need to understand the basics of asbestos building materials and related regulations.  The course will provide attendees with:

  • Background of asbestos and its use in building materials

  • History of building materials made with asbestos

  • Health effects of asbestos exposure

  • Regulatory requirements for building owners who have buildings with asbestos-containing materials.

  • Overview of asbestos abatement procedures. 

 

Note:  This course is asbestos awareness only.  This course does not prepare attendees to perform asbestos abatement or handling of asbestos. 

 

Attendees who complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance

Asbestos Type 1 and Type 2 Worker Training

This course is intended for maintenance or construction workers who will be disturbing asbestos-containing building materials by performing minor asbestos abatement or who may disturb asbestos-containing materials during the performance of other work.  The course will provide attendees with:

  • Background of asbestos and its use in building materials

  • history of building materials made with asbestos

  • Health effects of asbestos exposure

  • Regulatory requirements for building owners who have buildings with asbestos-containing materials.

  • Classification of asbestos abatement procedures

  • Detailed review of Type 1 and Type 2 asbestos work procedures

  • Respirator training including

    • Respirator selection

    • Respirator care and maintenance

    • Qualitative fit testing

  • Hands-on demonstration of asbestos abatement work

    • Type 2 enclosure construction

    • Glove Bag removal

 

Included in this course:

  • All materials and equipment for Type 2 enclosure construction

  • All materials and equipment for Glove Bag removal

  • One half face respirator (small, medium or Large as required) and P100 filters.

Note:  This course will prepare attendees to perform Type 1 and Type 2 asbestos work only.  Type 3 asbestos workers require certification from the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU).  This course does not meet the requirements of MTCU Type 3 training. 

 

Attendees who complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.

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