Educational Resources

A significant part of the exposure occurs before the Hazmat materials are ready to transport. Learning to deal with asbestos is a vital part of undertaking any remediation project safely. For that reason, we compiled a series of useful educational resources.

To start with, the BC Government has some things to say about the management of waste asbestos:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/waste-management/hazardous-waste/registration-of-hazardous-waste-generators-and-facilities/management-of-waste-asbestos

Asbestos Hazards When Renovating Older Homes:

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/books-guides/asbestos-hazards-when-renovating-older-homes-for-homeowners?lang=en

Here is a resource to learn about the risks and consequences of Asbestos exposure:

http://www.hiddenkiller.ca/

The BCEIA page on Hazardous Waste:

http://www.bceia.com/hazwaste.html

A good overall resources page for Hazmat related issues:

http://www.hazmasters.com/

And a couple of good instructional videos from WorkSafe BC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jifoNSXvTuQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KmEC0kbJpw