Learn to recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.
The versatility of asbestos has led to its widespread use in many locations, including workplaces. While the presence of asbestos in newly-installed products has diminished greatly in Canada in recent decades, many older applications remain in homes, buildings and products. Asbestos materials are a potentially serious workplace hazard, and people who inhale asbestos fibres are at risk of developing critical, often fatal, illnesses.
This course equips employers and workers who are not directly involved in asbestos-related industries with the knowledge to recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.
This introductory course on its own may not meet asbestos training requirements in all jurisdictions. It should be supplemented by further instruction and training that is specific to the jurisdiction, job, work-site and equipment. Please check your local jurisdiction for exact requirements.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.
Content for this course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and reviewed by labour, employer and government representatives to ensure a balanced perspective.
The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price with the following volume discounts applied:
Total Seats
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Discount
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100 - 999
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30%
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1000 - 1999 |
50%
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2000+
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75%
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This course is also available in French
Item Number: EAITW-P4636EN