About the course
What this course covers.
Asbestos was used for decades because it is durable and fire-resistant, and that durability is exactly the problem - disturb asbestos-containing material and it releases fibres that lodge in the lungs and cause disease that can take decades to appear. Any worker who might disturb asbestos needs to know what they are dealing with before they enter the worksite.
This course draws on decades of asbestos research to build a worker's understanding of what asbestos is, why it is so hazardous, and what it takes to stay safe around it. It covers the health effects associated with asbestos exposure, the legislation, controlling asbestos-containing material in buildings, asbestos abatement procedures, the personal protective equipment the work requires, asbestos sampling and analysis procedures, and other health and safety considerations. It is designed to exceed the legislation and guidelines set by Alberta OHS and the Alberta government.
Companies use the course to train workers before they are exposed to asbestos hazards and to give a documented training record an auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Asbestos and its health effects
What asbestos is, why it is so hazardous, and the health effects associated with exposure to it.
Legislation and controlling asbestos
The legislation governing asbestos work, and controlling asbestos-containing material in buildings.
Abatement and PPE
Asbestos abatement procedures and the personal protective equipment the work requires.
Sampling and other considerations
Asbestos sampling and analysis procedures, and other health and safety considerations for working around asbestos.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Comprehensive course. The abatement and sampling sections are detailed enough that a worker shows up understanding the process, not just the warning.
Wesley T.
Abatement Supervisor
We assign this before anyone goes near older building material. The health-effects section makes the seriousness land.
Donna M.
Safety Coordinator
Thorough. The legislation and controlling-ACM content is exactly what our crews needed before a renovation job.
Rick P.
Renovation Lead
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Workers required to work with or around asbestos
- Demolition, renovation, and abatement crews
- Construction and maintenance workers in older buildings
- Supervisors managing asbestos work
- Any company that needs a documented asbestos awareness record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain what asbestos is and why it is hazardous
- Describe the health effects of asbestos exposure
- Understand the legislation governing asbestos work
- Describe asbestos abatement procedures and the required PPE
- Recognise asbestos sampling and analysis procedures
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $149.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$749.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$674.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$599.96
A corporate account saves you
$149.99
on 5 seats of Asbestos Safety Awareness Course
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Testing runs throughout the course and a mark of 80 percent earns the certificate; the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. On completion the worker downloads and prints a certificate of completion.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 6 hours of content
- Designed to exceed Alberta OHS asbestos legislation and guidelines
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation sets strict requirements for asbestos work, including worker training before exposure. This course is designed to exceed Alberta OHS asbestos requirements and provides the documented training record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Asbestos Safety Awareness course cost?
- The course is 149.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 6 hours of content and is fully self-paced, so a worker can complete it across several sessions without losing their place.
Does the Asbestos Safety Awareness certificate expire?
- The certificate of completion does not carry an expiry date. Many employers refresh asbestos training periodically as part of their health and safety program.
Is the course specific to Alberta?
- The course is designed to exceed the legislation and guidelines set by Alberta OHS and the Alberta government. The asbestos hazard knowledge it covers applies broadly, but workers should confirm the requirements in their own province.
Does the course cover asbestos abatement?
- Yes. The course covers asbestos abatement procedures, controlling asbestos-containing material in buildings, the required PPE, and asbestos sampling and analysis.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.