Asbestos exposure can cause a number of deadly diseases and they can take a long time to develop—up to 40 years. Asbestos-related diseases are the #1 cause of work-related death for people who have worked in Ontario construction. If you work in the building trades, then you have probably been exposed to asbestos.
Healthy Workers in Health Workplace Webinar
In support of the Healthy workers in healthy workplaces – occupational disease compliance initiative, this on-demand webinar was recorded in partnership with the MLITSD and reviews the initiative focus, rationale, location, key focus for inspectors, and how IHSA can help construction companies working with asbestos.
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Mandatory Asbestos Certification
Workers and supervisors who perform Type-3 asbestos abatement work are required to be certified to do this type of work. Certification is not required for:
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Workers in Type 1 or Type 2 operations
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Workers entering Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 work areas to perform work not related to the asbestos operation.
Training and Certification Courses
We offer two asbestos abatement certification programs: one for workers and one for supervisors, as well as an instructor workshop. Before becoming a certified asbestos abatement supervisor you must be certified as an asbestos abatement worker.
The workers that do not require certification are, however, required to have asbestos awareness training. We offer the following courses:
Regulation 278/05: Asbestos on Construction Projects
Ontario Regulation 278/05: Designated Substance-Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations, outlines the requirements for working with asbestos-containing materials.
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1. Definitions
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2. Owner’s responsibilities before requesting tender or arranging work
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3. Advance notice re Type 3 operations and certain Type 2 operations
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4. Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 operations
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5. Measures and procedures for Type 1, 2 and 3 operations
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6. Instruction and training
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7. Bulk material sampling
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8. Respirators
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9. Air sampling.
The regulation can be accessed in one of the following ways:
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Resources
Asbestos Chart
The Asbestos Chart helps you determine the "Type" of your asbestos operation as well as the respirator you require. It is intended to be used in conjunction with IHSA's data sheet Asbestos: Controls for Construction, Renovation, Demolition (DS037).
Health & Safety Manual
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Asbestos (Construction Health and Safety Manual, Chapter 34)
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