12/01/2022
After all these years, are we really still concerned about ?
We sure are. Despite awareness of its dangers, asbestos is still the construction industry’s biggest occupational health hazard. It is the leading cause of fatal occupational illness in Ontario—and its widespread presence in older buildings makes it a particular hazard for workers involved with and activities.
Workers who may be exposed to asbestos should be trained in its safe abatement (and those who perform Type 3 operations must be certified to do so). But it’s always a good idea to refresh your memory before working in areas where asbestos may be present.
Check out IHSA’s topic page on chemical hazards to access a wealth of free resources to help keep you safe from asbestos. Whether you download our comprehensive Asbestos Controls handbook or deliver a safety talk on cleaning asbestos-contaminated tools and PPE, the more you know about this serious occupational health risk, the better.
Visit Occupational Health section of the website to learn more.