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Asbestos is the #1 cause of occupation-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. Exposure can cause a number of deadly diseases. They can take a long time to develop—up to 40 years. Mandatory Asbestos Certification As of November 1, 2007, workers and supervisors who perform Type-3 asbestos abatement work are required to be certified to do their work. Certification is not required for:
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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. If you want more info about how to get certified for Type-3 asbestos abatement work, download the certification summary. The workers that do not require certification are, however, required to have asbestos awareness training. We offer the following courses: |
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| Regulation 278/05: Asbestos on Construction Projects | ||
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A new asbestos regulation was introduced in November 2005. Regulation 278/05, Designated Substance-Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations, replaced the old Regulation 838. The major changes include:
You can access the online version of the asbestos regulation or download the print version below. As well, there is a link to the Ministry of Labour (MOL) website which contains a guide to the asbestos regulation.
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| DS037 – Asbestos Controls for Construction, Renovation, and Demolition | ||
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The handbook for dealing safely with asbestos. Includes a pull-out asbestos chart and a respirator chart. Complies with the new Asbestos Regulation 278/05. 68 pages. 2008 edition. | |
| S037 – Asbestos Dust Hazard Sticker | ||
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Caution sticker with the messages: Asbestos Dust Hazard, and Access Restricted to persons wearing protective clothing and respirators. 10” x 7” sticker. |
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| S036 – Asbestos Fibres Sticker | ||
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Caution sticker with the messages: Contains Asbestos Fibres; Avoid Creating Dust and Spillage; and Asbestos May be Harmful to Your Health. Also includes clean-up instructions in case of a spill. 6½" x 4½" sticker. |
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| S037 – Asbestos Dust Hazard Sticker | ||
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Caution sticker with the messages: Asbestos Dust Hazard, and Access Restricted to persons wearing protective clothing and respirators. 10” x 7” sticker. |
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| Asbestos Chart | ||
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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 CSAO's data sheet Asbestos: Controls for Construction, Renovation, Demolition (DS037).
The chart is also available as a pull-out in the Autumn 2006 Construction Safety magazine. |
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| Asbestos Interactive Tool | ||
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The Asbestos Interactive Tool is an excel file that you can run online or download to your computer. The tool presents you with a list of asbestos removal operations. Just click on the option that applies to the type of asbestos removal you will be performing and the tool will determine the type of respirator required to do the job safely. Note: You must enable macros for the program to run. |
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