This workshop includes a brief review of topics covered in Asbestos Awareness and Type 1 Operations, but will focus on Type 2 operations. Participants will spend most of the workshop on practical activities and scenarios related to building Type 2 enclosures to enter ceiling spaces and associated activities.

Each participant must bring respiratory protection (respirator) and have been recently fit tested.

This workshop involves a general overview of asbestos, including:

• Asbestos facts
• Health hazards and effects
• Roles and responsibilities of workplace parties
• An overview of legislation, including work types 1 to 3 with focus on Type 1 operations
• The University Asbestos Management Program
• A practical type 1 exercise and knowledge assessment

The workshop is designed for personnel performing Type 1 operations.

Do you work with cranes and hoists? Special training is required for overhead cranes, and this course covers the basic operating requirements for all these devices. Successful participants receive their crane operator card after attending both the theory and practical training modules.

Participation in this workshop requires protective footwear and headwear.

À la fin de l'atelier, les participants connaîtront les gaz communs, leur utilisation correcte et les dangers associés. Les sujets incluent:

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be familiar with common gases, their proper usage and the associated hazards. Topics include:

• Correctly identifying common gas cylinders;
• Identifying hazards (including flammability, asphyxiation, toxic, etc.);
• Understanding the proper conditions under which gases should be stored;
• Introducing safe handling practices;
• Understanding safety features of cylinders and how they operate;
• Safely transporting cylinders inside a building.

This training will provide instructions regarding safe laboratory practices such as responsibilities, safety procedures, control measures and emergency procedures.

All personnel and students working in a “wet laboratory” are required to complete this training.

This training will provide instructions regarding safe laboratory practices such as responsibilities, safety procedures, control measures and emergency procedures.

All personnel and students working in a “wet laboratory” are required to complete this training.

This training will provide instructions regarding safe laboratory practices such as responsibilities, safety procedures, control measures and emergency procedures.

All personnel and students working in a “wet laboratory” are required to complete this training.

This standard first-aid and CPR (level C) course is designed for the University of Ottawa’s designated first-aiders. Specific organizational practices as well as applicable legislation are covered, with time also provided for practice.