Your asbestos work

1. What type of asbestos abatement work do you do in relation to a building? Check all that apply.

Remove asbestos-containment materials in relation to a building, including abatement work done before fire or flood restoration work, renovation, or demolition actvities Transport and/or dispose of asbestos-containing materials waste that was removed from a building from an abatement site — including handling properly bagged asbestos waste in bins and containers Conduct surveys of workplaces for the purpose of abatement where building materials are suspected of containing asbestos — including activities such as identifying, collecting, and assessing asbestos-containing materials None of the above

2. Do you have responsibilities for supervising, overseeing, or managing safety at asbestos abatement worksites?

Yes No

You do not need a certificate if the asbestos work you do:

Is not conducted at a workplace
Is not conducted in relation to a building
Is for an asbestos laboratory (e.g., if you are an air sampling technician)
Involves limited disturbance and handling of asbestos-containing materials when it is necessary to perform work in your trade (e.g., electrician, plumber, flooring contractor, painter, roofer, HVAC technician, elevator technician)

Even if you don't need a certificate, you may choose to take Level 1 training to learn how to work safely around asbestos. Visit Find training to look for training near you.

You need a certificate for Level 2: Asbestos Safety.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.

You need a certificate for Level 3: Asbestos Safety Leader.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.

You need a certificate for Level 1: Foundational Awareness.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.

You need a certificate for Level S: Surveyor Safety.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.

You need certificates for Level 2: Asbestos Safety and Level S: Surveyor Safety.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.

You need certificates for Level 3: Asbestos Safety Leader and Level S: Surveyor Safety.

To get certified, you must complete training from an approved training provider. Visit Find training to look for training near you for the level you need.