Asbestos Awareness for Firefighters
Course description:
This training program was developed to:
- Provide attendees with enough information about the hazards of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) so that during fire suppression efforts and investigative incidents, they can identify potential risks of harmful exposure and protect themselves and others from this risk.
- Familiarize attendees with applicable sections of the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
- Review safe work procedures that were developed specifically to provide fire fighters information on the precautions that should be taken during building inspections, arson investigations and during and after fighting a fire where asbestos-containing materials may be present.
Course length:
4 hours
Class minimum/maximum:
6/no max
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
elective course
EOCP CEU’s:
n/a
Price:
$75 per person for up to 15 (minimum 6);
$37.50 per person from 16+.
Minimum $750 charge per class.
