Program Overview

Asbestos Awareness (SO1062)

Purpose

To educate employees on asbestos so they can work safely and avoid asbestos exposures.

Duration

30 minutes

Who should take this course?

All University of Waterloo employees.

Training content

After completing this training module, you will be able to:

• Describe what asbestos is and its different forms.
• Explain the properties, history, and uses of asbestos-containing materials.
• Define and provide examples of friable and non-friable asbestos.
• Describe the health hazards caused by asbestos exposure.
• Apply the knowledge acquired in this course to avoid asbestos exposure.
• Identify which buildings on campus contain asbestos.

Resources

• Alphabetical listing
• About the Safety Office
• SharePoint pages
• Annual reports

University Information

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.