Asbestos awareness

Hazards

• Recognition and control of potential asbestos-containing materials before disturbance in older locations.

Controls

• Stop work, preserve material, notify the owner, and use qualified testing and abatement.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Stop work, preserve material, notify the owner, and use qualified testing and abatement.

Explore related entries

• Respirable silica dust
• Mold exposure