- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals involved in asbestos abatement work. The curriculum encompasses five key areas, beginning with foundational awareness of asbestos and its associated health risks, followed by in-depth training on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safety. Participants will also learn how to plan and prepare for abatement projects, including conducting initial site meetings and risk assessments. They will receive instruction on how to properly set up an abatement work area, with a focus on creating decontamination units and maintaining appropriate barriers. The course then delves into the specifics of the asbestos removal process and concludes with essential training on handling, packaging, transportation, and disposal of asbestos-containing waste. By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to carry out asbestos abatement tasks in a safe, effective, and regulatory compliant manner.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in OCHS 1015
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$231.38
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- 1. Competency in Foundational Awareness: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and practices in asbestos abatement work.
- explain the necessary PPE for abatement work and its proper use.
- possess knowledge about monitoring asbestos concentration in the worksite and understand the different types of respiratory protection used in abatement.
- explain respiratory protection factors and maximum use concentration, highlighting the importance of these factors in maintaining worker safety.
- familiar with the requirements for fit testing and pre-use inspections of respirators.
- students can demonstrate the correct donning and doffing procedures for PPE.
- 2. Competency in Planning for Abatement Work and Initial Site Meeting
- demonstrate competence in planning for asbestos abatement work and conducting an effective initial site meeting.
- identify the various safe work documents that need to be reviewed prior to commencing work, such as hazardous materials surveys, site conditions, exposure control plans, and risk assessments.
- knowledgeable about the key information that needs to be presented and discussed during the initial site meeting.
- they can recognize and assess risks as per the pre-start safety meeting.
- 3. Competency in Set-Up
- the student exhibits proficiency in the set-up process for asbestos abatement.
- explain the necessary signage, barriers, and barricades required to restrict access to the abatement area.
- understand the rationale behind the selection of specific tools and materials, such as different types of polyethylene (e.g., 6 mil poly versus reinforced poly) and various types of tape.
- possess knowledge about containment considerations and their proper application.
- explain the purpose of negative air units and how to read air pressure using instruments like the Magnehelic gauge.
- familiar with dioctyl phthalate (DOP) testing, including timing, certification dates, and labels.
- describe the primary components of different types of containment areas, including full containment, partial containment, and designated work areas, ensuring compliance with safe work procedures.
- understand the operational procedures for negative air units, including positioning, venting, and daily maintenance.
- recognize the importance of isolating and locking out building services to maintain a safe work environment.
- can identify unsafe breaches of containment and report them to their supervisor.
- can identify potential critical failures within containment.
- can demonstrate their ability to build a simple containment area, follow safe work procedures for containment set-up, seal the containment for proper isolation, install viewing windows, and install negative air units as required.
- 4. Competency in Abatement
- demonstrate competence in conducting asbestos abatement procedures.
- explain the field-level hazard assessment process, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of potential hazards and appropriate control measures.
- knowledgeable about dust control measures, including the use of water and top-to-bottom approaches, as outlined in safe work procedures.
- understand the use of amended water and the importance of wetting and misting during removal to minimize airborne asbestos fibers.
- explain the use of ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in wet or damp environments to ensure electrical safety.
- recognize the rationale for air monitoring during abatement and understand the purpose of air monitoring equipment, particularly when site conditions change or safety is a concern.
- possess knowledge about decontamination procedures and their importance in preventing cross-contamination.
- explain how to maintain the integrity of clean rooms, ambient air samples, and post-abatement air quality samples as required.
- They are trained to report suspected asbestos-containing materials that have
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Asbestos Safety (Level 2) (OCHS 1025) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Asbestos Awareness and Safety
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of OCHS 1025 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51719
Dates
Start any time
- 9 weeks
- CRN 51719
- Domestic fees $231.38
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 9 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Bobby Sidhu
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course continues the learning from OCHS 1015. OCHS 1015 is a prerequisite. You have 60 days to complete this course. Contact David Wood (david_wood@bcit.ca) for in-person exam information.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.