Course Type: Course, On-Site
Course Length: 3 day
Province: Manitoba
Price: $1195

The Manitoba Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006 became effective February 1, 2007.  It contains specific requirements regarding asbestos.

This 3 day asbestos course:

• outlines the requirements of Manitoba Safety and Health Regulation 217/2006
• instructs attendees as to why asbestos needs to be managed in workplaces
• provides practical issues to consider when developing a control plan.

Note that an asbestos control plan is only one of the items specifically required by this regulation.

Who is this for?

Pinchin Environmental offers this 3-day course to instruct building owners, facilities managers, contractors, consultants, designers and site supervisors in all phases of asbestos control.

Results:

At the end of this course, participants will have a broad understanding of:

• Types and Uses of Asbestos;
• Health Effects – Occupational and Non-Occupational;
• Building Survey and Bulk Sampling Methods, Options and Considerations to be made during Implementation;
• Hazard Assessment and Control Options including Bulk and Air Sampling;
• Interpretation of Sample Results;
• Manitoba Labour - Workplace Safety and Health Division Asbestos Regulations;
• Manitoba Conservation Transportation and Disposal Regulations and Requirements;
• Control Plan (also referred to as an Asbestos Management Program) Development;
• How to Perform Major Asbestos Control Projects - Notifications and Site Preparation;
• Worker Protection - Type 2 or Type 3 Work;
• Asbestos Removal and Clean-up Methods; Clearance Air Monitoring;
• Sources of equipment and supplies.

Format and Methodology:

This is a three-day course based on the Dr. Don Pinchin Course Model developed and presented over the past 25 years for hundreds of attendees. It covers theoretical principles but stresses practical field experience of asbestos control. It includes lectures, audio-visuals and demonstrations in several areas. Group input and discussions are strongly encouraged.

A course manual is provided to minimize the need to take notes and to maximize participation. The course manual also allows for better retention of knowledge and follow-up reference material.

Please ensure you comply with OSHA's Requirements for a Respiratory Protection:

Fit testing will not be done on anyone with facial hair that passes between the respirator seal and the face or interferes with valve function. Such facial hair includes stubble, beards and long sideburns. Attendees who wish to be fit tested for a respirator must be clean shaven prior to attending.

Awards and Points

ABIH - American Board of Industrial Hygiene
BCRSP - Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professions
CRBOH - Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists
ICM - Insurance Council of Manitoba
RIBO - Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario