This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge about asbestos, its potential health risks, and safe practices for identifying and handling asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
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Description
WorkSafeBC-Approved Training & Certification
The Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 1 is an 8-hour online course designed to help students gain the knowledge about asbestos, its potential health risks, and safe practices for identifying and handling asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
The course aims to raise awareness among individuals who may encounter asbestos in their work or living environments, empowering them to take necessary precautions to prevent asbestos exposure and protect their health and the health of others.
An in-person exam is required to complete the Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 1. (Zoom option available with 48 hours notice)
- Define asbestos, its properties, and its historical use in construction materials.
- Explore the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure and related diseases.
- Identify common building materials that may contain asbestos (ACMs).
- Familiarize participants with relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices for asbestos management.
- Learn about conducting visual inspections and risk assessments to identify potential asbestos hazards.
- Develop an understanding of proper response procedures when encountering suspected asbestos-containing materials.
- Understand procedures when asbestos is suspected and how to report suspected asbestos exposure.
- Discuss the use and selection of appropriate PPE for asbestos-related tasks.
- Understand procedures for handling accidental asbestos releases and reporting incidents.
- Review the requirements for obtaining an asbestos awareness certification.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person who will be in attendance.
Technical Requirements
Minimum Requirements
To use NWSkills online courses, please meet the following minimum requirements:
DEVICES
- Desktops
- Tablets
- Smartphones are not recommended due to the limited screen size.
BROWSER
- All major browsers are supported
- An up-to-date version of Chrome or Firefox is strongly recommended.
- Edge
- Internet Explorer 10+
- Mobile browsers are supported.
SCREEN RESOLUTION
- A screen resolution of 1024 width x 768 height or greater is strongly recommended.
AUDIO
- Speakers/headphones are recommended.
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
- Download: 8+ Mbps is strongly recommended; minimum 2 Mbps.
OPERATING SYSTEM
- PC: Windows 7 or greater with latest updates installed
- Mac: OS X 10.7 (Lion) or greater
- Linux: Any recent distribution that meets the browser specifications above.
