Direct to Online, November, 2019

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Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of minerals. It was used in nearly 3000 construction products due it's characteristics. Asbestos fibres added strength, heat resistance and chemical resistance. Asbestos was determined to be a hazardous material. If employers and workers do not take appropriate precautions for work around asbestos, workers may develop serious chronic health problems or even die of an asbestos related disease.

This asbestos hazard awareness presentation provides information about asbestos containing building materials encountered in both building renovations & demolition.  The presentation will assist contractors in identifying asbestos containing building materials that may impact their work and or workers. Contractor's & workers will learn about complying with WorkSafeBC regulations governing asbestos in the workplace, the hazards associated with asbestos, asbestos containing building materials encountered during home renovations and demolitions and an overview of the procedures used to clean-up and or remove the asbestos containing materials.
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Asbestos Awareness | 2.5 CPD