Target Audience: All persons who work with asbestos-containing materials and those who supervise work or manage projects involving the disturbance of asbestos -containing materials must be trained. Topics included hazardous properties of asbestos and the applicable procedures to follow.
Course language:
- English
- Français
McGill students, staff and faculty must complete the online course video and exam using the EHS Asbestos Management Exam (see link below).
Asbestos Training 2025/ Formation sur la gestion de l’amiante: You can view the:
- **NEW** Asbestos Training 2025 (English) (McGill log-in required)
- **Nouvelle** Formation sur l'amiante 2025 (Français) (Connexion à McGill requise)
Cost (McGill): Free for the McGill Community (students, staff and faculty).
Content:
- How to access the McGill Asbestos Database
- General information about asbestos
- Health effects caused by asbestos exposure
- Asbestos legislation
- McGill Asbestos Policy
- Asbestos work risk levels
- Asbestos incident response protocol
Certification:
An Asbestos Management training e-certificate is granted to participants who successfully complete the exam (80%). Certification is valid for a period of one year.
Duration: 35 minutes (not including online exam)