Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
Outlines how to apply for an acceptance to demolish a building where asbestos containing materials cannot be safely removed (e.g. after a fire in a building containing asbestos).
*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***
General precautions when dealing with asbestos demolition and renovations.
This video is a guide for using the asbestos project notification online form. Topics include: • Access Asbestos Project Notification Online Form • Register a MyAlberta Digital ID for Business account • Submit an Asbestos Project Notification • Extend the Estimated Project Completion Date • Maintain User Profile
Summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the “Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker” course.