Designed to provide practical, general-use knowledge on what asbestos is, the hazards of asbestos contamination, and the basic principles regarding control of these hazards.

The topics of instruction will include:

• What is asbestos?
• Identifying asbestos and asbestos-containing materials in the workplace;
• Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Legislation (including new regulation changes) regarding asbestos;
• Corporate policies and procedures;
• Asbestos control procedures; and
• Personal protective equipment.