Course Details
Course Overview:
In B.C., workers who conduct asbestos surveys must hold the appropriate WorkSafeBC asbestos certification.
This 2-day comprehensive training course provides the foundation for conducting asbestos surveys and combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises. Participants learn the core competencies required for Level 1 (Foundational Awareness) and Level S (Surveyor Safety) certification.
Asbestos surveyors are responsible for identifying the presence, location, quantity, and extent of asbestos-containing materials for asbestos inventories and for renovation, expansion, upgrade, and demolition projects.
The course covers the knowledge and practical techniques required to safely inspect buildings, identify suspected asbestos-containing materials, develop sampling plans, collect bulk samples, and document survey findings.
RJ & Associates is a WorkSafeBC-approved asbestos training provider for Level S Surveyor Safety. This course combines Level 1 Foundational Awareness and Level S Surveyor Safety training. Participants who successfully complete the required training are eligible to complete the WorkSafeBC certification examination for Level S Surveyor Safety certification.
Major Topics Covered
- Asbestos types, characteristics, and applications
- Health effects of asbestos exposure
- Regulations, liabilities, and compliance documentation
- Types of asbestos surveys
- Pre-project planning, document review, and building walkthroughs
- Basic understanding of building systems
- Inspection and identification of suspected asbestos-containing materials
- Identification of homogeneous materials and development of sampling plans
- Bulk sample collection procedures and field techniques
- Introduction to asbestos laboratory analytical methods and chain-of-custody procedures
- Personal protective equipment requirements for asbestos surveys
- Report writing and record keeping
Important Requirement: Steel-toe boots are required for this course.
IN-PERSON TRAINING
Cancellation & Course Changes
-Courses may be cancelled, and course dates or locations may change.
-R.J. & Associates may cancel a course or substitute instructors as necessary.
-If a course is cancelled, liability is limited to refunding the registration fee paid.

