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Description
This WorkSafeBC Approved Asbestos Level 2 course is a comprehensive 16-hour, two-day instructor-led training program designed for workers involved in moderate-risk asbestos abatement activities.
The course is intended to provide participants with the practical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and hands-on skills required to safely perform moderate-risk asbestos work in accordance with current WorkSafeBC regulations and industry best practices.
Participants will learn how to identify asbestos hazards, establish safe work areas, use proper containment procedures, select and inspect personal protective equipment (PPE), and safely handle, remove, and dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The course also covers decontamination procedures, exposure
control measures, respiratory protection, and safe work planning for moderate-risk asbestos projects.
This training includes classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and competency evaluations to ensure participants understand proper asbestos abatement procedures and workplace safety requirements.
Training is available in English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Course Duration
• Total Course Duration: 16 Hours
• Day 1: Theory Training and Practical Instruction
• Day 2: Hands-On Training, Competency Review, and Final Assessment
Course Content
• Understanding asbestos and associated health hazards
• Types of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
• Friable and non-friable materials
• WorkSafeBC asbestos regulations and compliance requirements
• Worker, supervisor, and employer responsibilities
• Moderate-risk asbestos work procedures
• Containment setup and exposure control methods
• Safe removal and handling techniques
• Selection and use of respiratory protective equipment
• PPE requirements for asbestos abatement work
• Decontamination procedures and worksite hygiene
• Exposure control plans (ECPs)
• Air monitoring and clearance procedures
• Safe waste handling, transportation, and disposal
• Emergency procedures and incident response
Practical Hands-On Training
• Containment procedures
• PPE and respirator use
• Decontamination setup
• Safe asbestos handling procedures
• Moderate-risk work practices
• Equipment inspection and safety procedures
Certification
Participants are required to attend and participate in the full two-day course and must successfully complete
the final assessment with a minimum passing grade of 80%. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official WorkSafeBC Asbestos Level 2 Certificate.
Delivery Method
Classroom / Instructor-Led Training
Course Fee Includes
• Two-day instructor-led training
• Hands-on practical training
• Student workbook and course materials
• Practical exercises and demonstrations
• Final assessment
• Official WorkSafeBC certification upon successful completion
Important Participant Information
• Participants must be 18 years of age or older
• Government-issued photo identification may be required
• Full attendance and participation are mandatory for both training days
• Practical participation is required for certification
• Sharing registrations between multiple individuals is not permitted
Training provided by Gama Safety Canada
Who Should Attend
• Asbestos abatement workers
• Construction and demolition workers
• Restoration and remediation workers
• Supervisors overseeing asbestos-related work
• Workers performing moderate-risk asbestos activities
• Employers and safety coordinators managing asbestos projects
Prerequisites
Completion of Asbestos Level 1 (current certification) is required prior to attending Level 2 training
