ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING
Asbestos Awareness Training
Protect your workforce and ensure your business complies with Ontario’s asbestos regulations with this 2-hour Asbestos Awareness training. Designed for employers, supervisors, and workers, this seminar provides a comprehensive overview of asbestos safety and compliance requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Ontario Regulation 278/05. This can also be implemented as a "Lunch and Learn".
Participants will learn about the dangers of asbestos exposure, how to identify asbestos-containing materials, and the steps required to maintain a safe work environment. The seminar also covers employer obligations, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures in the event of accidental asbestos disturbance.
This engaging session will provide your team with practical knowledge to enhance workplace safety and meet legal compliance standards. Whether you manage a construction site, industrial facility, or commercial property, this seminar is an essential step toward creating a safer workplace. Training is offered throughout Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Milton, Georgetown, Aurora, Newmarket, Caledon, Barrie, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Orangeville, Grimsby, Brantford, Stratford, Simcoe, Woodstock, Collingwood, Orillia, Port Hope, Kawartha Lakes, and more.
Who Should Attend?
Employers and business owners.
Supervisors and managers.
Maintenance personnel and construction workers.
Key Benefits:
Stay compliant with Ontario asbestos laws.
Enhance workplace safety and reduce risks.
Gain actionable insights and resources for asbestos management.
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FEE OPTIONS
10-12 Participants - $65 per Participant
13-20 Participants - $60 per Participant
21+ Participant - $53 per Participant
Duration
Up to 2 hours
Completion
Upon completion of this training, participants will receive a PDF participation certification
Asbestos Awareness Training Outline:
Asbestos Awareness Training
This concise and informative seminar is designed to provide businesses with the critical knowledge needed to comply with Ontario’s asbestos safety regulations.
Introduction to Asbestos
History and common uses of asbestos in Ontario buildings.
Health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Ontario Asbestos Regulations
Overview of applicable legislation, including Ontario Regulation 278/05.
Employer obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Guidelines for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 asbestos work.
Identifying Asbestos in the Workplace
Where asbestos may be found in commercial and industrial buildings.
Recognizing friable vs. non-friable asbestos materials.
Tools and techniques for proper identification.
Asbestos Safety Measures
Implementing an asbestos management program.
Safe work practices and containment strategies for optimal worksite safety.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Emergency Procedures
Steps to take in case of accidental asbestos disturbance.
Reporting, containment, and mitigation protocols.
Resources and Next Steps
Access to additional training and certifications for workers.
Government resources and support for compliance.