Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 2: Asbestos Safety (Taught by Northwest Skills Institute - WorkSafeBC Approved)

Hybrid Learning (Level 1 Online + Level 2 In-Person)

Description

 

This course is a WorkSafeBC Authorized Asbestos Abatement Training course provided by Northwest Skills Institute.

All workers in British Columbia covered by the regulation must obtain their asbestos abatement certification by January 1, 2024, to continue working on any site where asbestos is present. 

Any worker conducting asbestos abatement work in relation to a building must be certified, even in situations where a company license is not required. To find out more about who needs a certificate please click here

If you’re unsure about which training level is appropriate for you/your workers, use this WorkSafeBC asbestos certification questionnaire.

 

The Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 2: Asbestos Safety is an 8-9 hour in-person training program with in-person skills assessment, designed to help gain valuable specialized training for individuals involved in asbestos abatement activities with moderate-risk scenarios.

The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and carry out asbestos abatement tasks safely and efficiently, minimizing the risk of asbestos exposure to workers and the public.

Asbestos Abatement Levels & Planning

  • Differentiate between various asbestos abatement levels, focusing on moderate-risk scenarios.
  • Understand the importance of proper planning for moderate-risk asbestos removal projects.

Abatement Methods and Techniques

  • Learn safe and effective abatement techniques for moderate-risk situations.
  • Explore the use of engineering controls to minimize asbestos exposure during abatement.

Work Practices and Safety Procedures

  • Establish safe work practices and procedures for handling asbestos-containing materials in moderate-risk abatement projects.
  • Understand the selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment during abatement.
  • Learn the decontamination procedures for workers and equipment involved in moderate-risk abatement.
  • Discuss proper procedures for handling and disposing of asbestos waste.
  • Understand the importance of air monitoring and clearance testing to ensure a safe environment after abatement.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal regulations related to moderate-risk asbestos abatement.

 

Delivery Method:  Hybrid Delivery (Level 1 Online + Level 2 In-Person)

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, and course materials. 

Technical Requirements

To use NWSkills online courses, please meet the following minimum requirements:

DEVICES

  • Desktops
  • Tablets
  • Smartphones are not recommended due to the limited screen size.

BROWSER

  • All major browsers are supported
  • An up-to-date version of Chrome or Firefox is strongly recommended.
  • Edge
  • Internet Explorer 10+
  • Mobile browsers are supported.

SCREEN RESOLUTION

  • A screen resolution of 1024 width x 768 height or greater is strongly recommended.

AUDIO

  • Speakers/headphones are recommended.

INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

  • Download: 8+ Mbps is strongly recommended; minimum 2 Mbps.

OPERATING SYSTEM

  • PC: Windows 7 or greater with latest updates installed
  • Mac: OS X 10.7 (Lion) or greater
  • Linux: Any recent distribution that meets the browser specifications above.

Prerequisites

English CLB 7

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