Asbestos Awareness

Program Description

This Asbestos Awareness program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of asbestos-related risks, regulations, and safe work practices as mandated by Ontario’s Designated Substance Regulation 278/05. 

The program aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify hazards and health risks, manage, and work safely around asbestos-containing materials.

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Recognize common asbestos containing materials

• Identify the different types of asbestos fibres

• Discuss the health risks and latency periods associated with asbestos exposure  

• Identify key elements of Ontario Regulation 278/05 

• Discuss control measures to minimize asbestos exposure 

• Identify personal protective equipment and safe work practices 

Target Audience 

Safety professionals, supervisors, joint health and safety committee members, individuals working with or around asbestos

Legislative/Standard References

• Occupation Health and Safety Act s.25.(1)(a)-(d), 25.(2)(a), (d)

• O. Reg. 278/05 Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations

Course Length

• 4 Hours