On this episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast, Michele Beckstead-Jackson from Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development discusses the importance of asbestos awareness and training in Ontario workplaces to ensure workers are well-equipped to recognize the dangers of asbestos and know how to safely control the hazard.
Michele states that, although asbestos was mostly halted in construction projects by 1990, some products containing asbestos, such as cement pipes, stormwater drains, and other construction materials, continued to be imported and used significantly in new construction until 2014.
There are three different types of asbestos operations in Ontario: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Each operation has its own criteria to determine what type of removal would be necessary to apply. Michele emphasizes the importance of general awareness asbestos training for workers in various industries who may come in contact with asbestos, including electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters, gas fitters, painters, demolition workers, heating and ventilation workers, and computer installers performing work in type 1, type 2, and type 3 operations.
It is essential to train workers to understand how to recognize asbestos-containing materials (ACM). The training should cover topics such as hazard assessments, personal hygiene, and the importance of always having a record of training on hand for ministry inspections. Employers must understand the training requirements specific to the type of operations their workers work in and ensure their workers continue to be properly trained.
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Asbestos on Construction Projects: Reporting and Notification Responsibilities (Ep. 82)
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Health & Safety Advisory: Heat Stress and Type 3 Asbestos Operations
Health and Safety Advisory: Gaskets, Boilers and Asbestos
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