Resource Environmental Associates - Training

Ontario Regulation 278/05 - the ameded Regulation respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations came into force on November 1, 2005. Some of the more significant changes include: expansion of application to non-friable materials; a new bulk sampling protocol; changes to approved analytical methods; new clearance sampling requirements; mandatory training asbestos abatement workers; new notification requirements; and upgraded respiratory protection standards. This course provides an in-depth examination of the requirements of the regulation, including new sampling and analytical standards, and explains how to establish and run a cost-effective and compliant asbestos management program.

For more more information call 1(888) 732-4347 or email training@rea.ca

Duration: 8 hours

Intended Audience: Building and property managers, owners, facility operators, demolition companies, abatement companies, contractors, architects, and health and safety specialists.

Cost: Public $435 / In-house $375

OHS for Managers and Supervisors - the "Competent Person" Course

Environmental Protection Regulations in Ontario

Contractor and Project Safety Management

PART 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE REGULATION


1.1	Prior Regulatory Framework for Asbestos
1.2	Reasons for Regulatory Updating
1.3	Regulation Amendment Timeline
1.4	Key Changes
1.5	Application
1.6	Date in Force

PART 2 - DUTIES OF OWNERS


2.1	Building Asbestos Management Program
	2.1.1	Site Asbestos Record
		2.1.1.1	Where the Asbestos Record is Required
		2.1.1.2	Relationship to Asbestos Examination
		2.1.1.3	Changes to Asbestos Record Requirements on Nov 1/07
		2.1.1.4	Contents of the Asbestos Record
		2.1.1.5	Updating the Asbestos Record
	2.1.2	Information Sharing Requirements
		2.1.2.1	Overview
		2.1.2.2	Regulatory Requirements
		2.1.2.3	Key Differences in Information Sharing Requirements
			2.1.2.3.1	Information for Employers Not Performing Demolition / Alteration / Repair Work, and Occupiers
			2.1.2.3.2	Information for Demolition / Alteration / Repair Contractors
			2.1.2.3.3	Information for the Owner's Workers
		2.1.2.4	Updating the Parties
	2.1.3	Worker Instruction and Training
	2.1.4	Periodic Inspection
	2.1.5	Dealing with Fallen Material
		2.1.5.1	Examination of Fallen Material
		2.1.5.2	Duty to Cleanup
		2.1.5.3	Duty to Perform Abatement
		2.1.5.4	Exemption for Closed False Ceilings
2.2	Pre-DAR Asbestos Surveys
	2.2.1	Examination of ACM
	2.2.2	Preparation of Pre-DAR ACM Survey Report
	2.2.3	Distribution to Contractor

PART 3 - DUTIES OF CONTRACTORS


3.1	Employee Health and Safety Programs
	3.1.1	Employee Training
	3.1.2	Respiratory Protection Program
	3.1.3	Asbestos Work Records
3.2	Pre-DAR Report Distribution to Subcontractors
3.3	Asbestos Work Procedures
	3.3.1	Responsibility for Classification
	3.3.2	Resolution of Disputes Over Classification
	3.3.3	Type 1
	3.3.4	Type 2
	3.3.5	Type 2 Glove Bag
	3.3.6	Type 3
	3.3.7	Notification Rules

PART 4 - EQUIVALENCY AND VARIANCE

PART 5 - BULK SAMPLING & ANALYSIS


5.1	Specified Minimum Numbers of Samples
5.2	Adoption of the EPA Method for Analysis

PART 6 - ASBESTOS AIR SAMPLING & ANALYSIS


6.1	Requirement for Type 3 Abatement Air Clearance Sampling
6.2	When, Where and How to Perform Sampling
6.3	Procedures for PCM Sampling and Analysis
6.4	Procedures for TEM Sampling and Analysis
6.5	Required Numbers of Clearance Samples
6.6	Criteria for Acceptability of Airborne Fibre Concentrations
6.7	Reporting and Record Keeping

PART 7 - PROHIBITIONS