Asbestos

General Regulations
EC180/87

Part 49 ASBESTOS

Section 49.1 Definitions

49.1 (1) In this Part,

(a) "asbestos" means any of the following asbestiform silicates:

(i) actinolite,

(ii) anthophyllite,

(iii) chrysotile,

(iv) crocidolite,

(v) amosite, or

(vi) tremolite;

(b) "asbestos-containing material" means

(i) material, other than vermiculite insulation, that contains 1 per cent or more asbestos by dry weight, and

(ii) vermiculite insulation;

(c) "asbestos contractor" means the holder of a valid asbestos contractor’s certificate;

(d) "asbestos contractor’s certificate" means a valid asbestos contractor’s certificate granted or deemed to have been granted under section 49.9;

(e) "asbestos warning sign" means a sign posted at the boundaries of an asbestos work area that states

(i) that an asbestos hazard is present,

(ii) that a cancer and lung disease hazard is present,

(iii) that the enclosure is restricted to authorized personnel only, and

(iv) that respiratory protection and protective clothing must be worn in the enclosure;

(f) "asbestos work" means the handling of asbestos or asbestos-containing material, and includes

(i) the removal of asbestos or asbestos-containing material,

(ii) the encapsulation or repair of asbestos or asbestos-containing material, or

(iii) the enclosure of asbestos or asbestos-containing material for the purpose of creating a physical barrier to potential fibre release;

(g) "asbestos work area" means the area in which asbestos work is being prepared for or carried on by an asbestos contractor and the contractor’s workers, and includes any enclosure established by the asbestos contractor or the workers;

(h) "exposure to asbestos" means the exposure of a worker to airborne respirable asbestos fibres originating from asbestos or asbestos-containing material;

(i) "friable asbestos-containing material" means asbestos-containing material that when dry can be crumbled, pulverized or powdered by hand pressure and includes asbestos-containing material that is in a crumbled, pulverized or powdered state;

(j) "HEPA filter" means a high efficiency particulate aerosol filter that has an efficiency of at least 99.97% in containing an aerosol of 0.3 of a micrometre in diameter;

(k) "Threshold Limit Values" means the threshold limit values for asbestos exposure specified by the ACGIH in its publication "Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices" adopted under subsection 49.3(3).

(2) In this Part, "Type I Removal Operations" means removal operations that present a minimal risk of releasing asbestos fibres into the air, such as the removal of asbestos-containing material that is nonfriable, work that can be done without damaging the asbestos-containing material, including the use of non-powered handheld tools as long as water is used to control fibre release, and

(a) removal of asbestos-containing material ceiling tiles where the total area to be disturbed is less than 1 square meter without damage;

(b) removal of non-friable asbestos-containing material without damage;

(c) removal of vinyl asbestos floor tile, asbestos cement products, and millboard where water is used to control fibre release; and

(d) removal of less than one square meter of drywall where joint-filling compounds with asbestos-containing material were used.

(3) In this Part, "Type II Removal Operations" means removal operations that present a medium risk of asbestos exposure to workers, such as the removal or minor disturbance of friable asbestos-containing material with a surface area of less than 0.09 of a square meter or 1 square foot during the repair, alteration, maintenance or demolition of all or part of a building, or any machinery or equipment, or where the minor removal or disturbance exceeds the scope of a Type I Removal, including

(a) using a mechanical or electrically powered tool, fitted with a HEPA filter dust collector, to cut, shape or grind non-friable manufactured products containing asbestos;

(b) removing all or part of a false ceiling to gain access to a work area where friable asbestos-containing material is, or is likely to be, lying on the surface of the false ceiling;

(c) removing, encapsulating, enclosing or disturbing a surface area of less than 0.09 of a square meter or 1 square foot of friable asbestos-containing material during the repair, alteration, maintenance, demolition or dismantling of a building, structure, machine, tool or equipment, or parts of any of them;

(d) performing glove bag operations;

(e) dry removal of non-friable asbestos-containing material where the material may be cut, broken, or otherwise damaged during removal; and

(f) removing a surface area of up to 9.3 square meters or 100 square feet of contiguous ceiling tile containing asbestos or sheet vinyl flooring having an asbestos backing.

(4) In this Part, "Type III Removal Operations" means removal operations during the repair, alteration, maintenance or demolition of all or part of any building, machinery or equipment that present the highest risk of asbestos exposure to workers, including

(a) spraying of an encapsulant over friable asbestos using a low-pressure sprayer;

(b) using a power tool not having a dust collection device equipped with a HEPA filter to cut, grind or abrade asbestos-containing material;

(c) any indoor operation involving the removal or stripping of friable asbestos-containing material; and

(d) repairing, altering or demolishing a boiler, furnace or similar device or any part of it that is made in part of asbestos-containing material.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.2 Application

49.2 This Part applies to every workplace where asbestos is present.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.3 Asbestos in workplace

49.3 (1) No person shall, in a workplace,

(a) use; or

(b) apply or install, or cause to be applied or installed,

any asbestos-containing material.

(2) No person shall remediate, disturb or actively work with asbestos-containing material without the use of an appropriate type of containment to reduce contamination in the atmosphere to or below the threshold limit values.

(3) The 2019 edition of the "Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices" published by the ACGIH, as amended from time to time, is adopted and in force with respect to the threshold limit values for exposure to asbestos.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.4 Sampling of asbestos-containing material

49.4 (1) An employer or owner of a workplace shall ensure that a competent person

(a) collects representative samples of any materials in the workplace that the employer or the competent person suspects contain asbestos; and

(b) determines whether each of the samples is asbestos-containing material.

(2) When collecting samples of materials in accordance with clause (1)(a), the competent person shall

(a) wear a negative pressure half face piece respirator;

(b) take all reasonable measures to ensure asbestos fibres are not released during the sampling collection process; and

(c) ensure all bulk samples are submitted to an accredited lab for analysis in accordance with industry standards acceptable to the Director.

(3) If an employer or a competent person suspects that a material contains asbestos, the material shall be treated as asbestos-containing material unless the competent person determines that it is not asbestos-containing material.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.5 Inventory

49.5 (1) An employer or owner of a workplace shall Inventory

(a) ensure that a competent person prepares an inventory of asbestos-containing material in the workplace;

(b) ensure that the inventory is updated each time asbestos-containing material is repaired or removed from the workplace;

(c) keep the inventory at the workplace; and

(d) at least annually, ensure that the condition of all asbestos-containing material in the workplace is inspected by a competent person.

(2) The inventory prepared under subsection (1) shall

(a) identify the location of the asbestos-containing material in the workplace;

(b) specify the location of any asbestos-containing material that may release asbestos fibres into the atmosphere due to damage or poor repair;

(c) include the date the inventory was prepared and the subsequent dates of review as required in clause (1)(d);

(d) include the name of the competent person completing the inventory; and

(e) provide a general description of the asbestos-containing material, including the type of asbestos and the percentage of the sample that is comprised of asbestos.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.6 Management plan

49.6 An employer or owner of a workplace shall ensure that an asbestos management plan is

(a) developed to

(i) prevent asbestos-containing material identified in the inventory under section 49.5 from becoming airborne in the workplace, and

(ii) protect the health and safety of workers if asbestos-containing material becomes airborne in the workplace;

(b) implemented and communicated to the workers so as to ensure that they are made aware of the asbestos management plan and of its contents; and

(c) reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if required by a change in work conditions, and in consultation with the joint health and safety committee, if any, or health and safety representative, if any.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.7 Monitoring exposure levels

49.7 (1) Where it is necessary for the protection of workers, an employer or owner of a workplace shall monitor the concentration of airborne asbestos in the workplace and shall monitor the exposure of workers to asbestos by a recognized method approved by the Director.

(2) An employer or owner of a workplace shall

(a) establish and maintain records of the monitoring of the workplace and of the exposure of workers to asbestos-containing material; and

(b) ensure the records are kept for a period of not less than 40 years.

(3) The employer or owner of a workplace shall provide copies of the records required to be established and kept under subsection (2) to the employer’s workers and to their safety committee or safety representative as soon as practicable.

(4) An employer or owner of a workplace shall ensure that

(a) any worker who handles, disturbs or removes asbestos-containing material in the course of the worker’s work activities has successfully completed an asbestos abatement course that includes a review of the provisions of these regulations that apply to asbestos-containing material and that is acceptable to the Director; and

(b) any worker who transports or handles sealed containers of asbestos-containing material for disposal has successfully completed an asbestos awareness course acceptable to the Director.

[EC360/92, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.8 Exposure limits

49.8 (1) An employer, owner and contractor shall take all necessary measures and implement all necessary procedures, by means of engineering controls, work practices and hygiene practices and facilities required by this Part, to ensure that the exposure of a worker to asbestos-containing material in a workplace is reduced to the lowest practical level and, in any case, does not exceed the threshold limit values.

(2) The analysis of asbestos samples shall be performed by a laboratory that is accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA) or the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Asbestos Analysts Registry (AAR) in accordance with the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Manual of Analytical Methods.

(3) All air tests conducted to confirm asbestos fibres in ambient air in the workplace shall follow the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) test methods.

(4) Projects with a Type III Removal Operations enclosure shall be subject to daily air sampling of the ambient air outside the enclosure to determine the exposure of any worker to asbestos.

(5) For projects conducted as Type II and Type III Removal Operations, following the final clean-up requirements, and prior to the removal of an enclosure, a visual inspection of the work area inside the enclosure shall be carried out by a competent person and confirmed with a final clearance air sample.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC360/92, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.9 Asbestos contractor’s certificate

49.9 (1) No person shall undertake asbestos work unless the person is the holder of a valid asbestos contractor’s certificate.

(2) A person may apply for an asbestos contractor’s certificate by submitting to the Director an application in the form required by the Director containing the information and other requirements specified in subsection (3).

(3) An applicant for an asbestos contractor’s certificate shall provide for the purposes of the application referred to in subsection (2)

(a) a copy of the applicant’s current asbestos work procedure manual that

(i) is to be used in the asbestos work the applicant proposes to carry out under the authority of the certificate,

(ii) includes a copy of the applicant’s Respiratory Protection Program, as required by the CSA Standard Z94.4-18, "Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators", and

(iii) is satisfactory to the Director;

(b) proof satisfactory to the Director that any workers the applicant intends to engage to carry out the asbestos work have successfully completed a course in asbestos abatement acceptable to the Director;

(c) confirmation that the applicant has or has access to the equipment necessary to perform the asbestos work in accordance with the contractor’s procedure manual referred to in clause (a) and this Part;

(d) proof satisfactory to the Director that the applicant has at least one competent person to supervise the asbestos work to be undertaken by the applicant;

(e) confirmation that the applicant has implemented a worker medical surveillance program that meets the requirements set out in section 49.25; and

(f) confirmation that the applicant has established and will maintain the records required by section 49.26.

(4) The Director may grant an asbestos contractor’s certificate to an applicant where the Director is satisfied that

(a) the applicant has submitted an application in accordance with subsection (2); and

(b) the applicant has met the requirements of subsection (3).

(5) A certificate issued under subsection (4) shall be subject to any terms and conditions in respect of the type of asbestos work that may be undertaken by the certificate holder that the Director considers appropriate.

(6) Subject to subsections (7) and (8), a certificate expires on the earlier of

(a) five years from the date of issue; or

(b) the sale of the business for which it was issued.

(7) A certificate in respect of which no notification has been provided under section 49.10 for a period of three years expires at the end of the three-year period.

(8) A certificate that was issued under this Part as it read immediately prior to the coming into force of this subsection and that was valid and in force on the coming into force of this subsection is deemed to be a certificate under this section according to its terms for a period of two years.

(9) No person shall transfer a certificate to any other person or business.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.10 Requirements before commencing work

49.10 (1) Before commencing any asbestos work, an asbestos contractor shall provide written notification respecting the asbestos work to the Director, in the form required by the Director and containing the information specified in subsection (2).

(2) The written notification referred to in subsection (1) shall be provided to the Director at least three business days prior to the planned asbestos work, shall be signed by the asbestos contractor or a competent person who is authorized to represent the asbestos contractor, and shall include

(a) a description of the asbestos work to be performed that shows that it is adequately covered by specific procedures in the asbestos work procedure manual submitted under clause 49.9(3)(a) or, if the manual does not contain the necessary procedures, the new procedures developed by the asbestos contractor to accommodate the particular needs of the asbestos work;

(b) the names of the workers who will perform the asbestos work and confirmation that those workers have successfully completed a course in asbestos abatement acceptable to the Director;

(c) confirmation of the name of the competent person who will be supervising the asbestos work and proof satisfactory to the Director that the person is competent to supervise the asbestos work;

(d) confirmation that the workers named in clause (b) have participated in a medical surveillance program acceptable to the Director.

(3) On receipt of the notification required under subsection (1), an officer shall review the notification and may, if satisfied with the information provided, issue a permit to the asbestos contractor to undertake the asbestos work.

(4) The asbestos contractor shall carry out the asbestos work in accordance with the information provided in the notification.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.11 Suspension or cancellation

49.11 (1) The Director may suspend or cancel an asbestos contractor’s certificate for any contravention by the asbestos contractor or by the workers of the asbestos contractor of any provision of the Act, these regulations or any other regulations made under the Act.

(2) A suspension under this section may be for a specified period of time and subject to any conditions that the Director considers appropriate.

(3) Where an asbestos contractor’s certificate is suspended or cancelled by the Director under subsection (1), any approval for asbestos work that has not been commenced, or that has been commenced but not completed, is also cancelled.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.12 Product analysis

49.12 (1) Prior to the submission of the written notification and commencement of any asbestos work, the asbestos contractor shall ascertain the type and content of asbestos or asbestos-containing material present in the asbestos work area by

(a) referring to the inventory described in the asbestos management plan prepared according to section 49.6; or

(b) by having a competent person obtain a sample or samples to submit to an accredited laboratory for the determination of its asbestos type and content, if any.

(2) Where an asbestos contractor is required to obtain a sample under subsection (1) for the determination of its asbestos content, the asbestos contractor shall take all reasonable measures to ensure respirable asbestos fibres are not released during the sampling process.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.13 Protective clothing

49.13 (1) Where a worker’s personal clothing may become contaminated with asbestos-containing material, the asbestos contractor shall provide and pay for appropriate protective clothing that meets the requirements of this section.

(2) The asbestos contractor shall ensure that all workers within an asbestos work area

(a) wear protective clothing referred to in subsection (1) that

(i) is made of material resistant to penetration by asbestos fibres, and

(ii) covers the head and fits snugly at the neck, wrists, ankles and elsewhere as necessary to protect against the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres; and

(b) use footwear that is impermeable to asbestos fibres.

(3) A worker who is engaged in asbestos work for which the worker is provided with protective clothing in accordance with this section shall not wear or remove the protective clothing from inside to outside of the asbestos work area.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.14 Respiratory protection

49.14 (1) An asbestos contractor shall provide, and ensure that workers use, within an asbestos work area, respirators which are appropriate for the level of risk of the anticipated exposure to asbestos fibres.

(2) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that the respirators provided to workers are selected, used, cleaned, stored, maintained, inspected and tested in accordance with the relevant provisions of CSA Standard Z94.4-18 , "Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators".

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.15 Asbestos work area, boundaries

49.15 (1) An asbestos contractor shall, prior to the commencement of asbestos work, ensure that

(a) the boundaries of the asbestos work area are identified and marked by barricades, fences or similar means;

(b) asbestos warning signs are posted at the boundaries of the asbestos work area which meet the requirements of clause 49.1(1)(e);

(c) the permit issued under subsection 49.10(3) is posted;

(d) the immediate work area is cleared of objects, materials and equipment other than those required to do the work; and

(e) the windows, doorways and all other openings are adequately secured to prevent the release of asbestos fibres into other work areas.

(2) No person shall eat, drink or smoke in an asbestos work area.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.16 Sealants

49.16 (1) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall apply a liquid sealant to encapsulate friable asbestos-containing material in a workplace if, in the opinion of an officer,

(a) the friable asbestos-containing material has visibly deteriorated; or

(b) the friable asbestos-containing material’s strength and its adhesion to its underlying materials and surfaces are insufficient to support both the weight of the asbestos-containing material and the sealant.

(2) An asbestos contractor may use an encapsulant to prevent the release of asbestos-containing material into the ambient air of the workplace where

(a) the use of encapsulation as a means of dealing with asbestos-containing material is not prohibited pursuant to subsection (1); and

(b) in the opinion of an officer, the persons who ordinarily occupy the workplace can do so safely if the asbestos-containing material that is allowed to remain in place is encapsulated.

(3) Where, in the opinion of an officer, there is a potential risk that asbestos fibres may be released into the ambient air due to the condition or friable nature of the asbestos-containing material, the officer may order the employer

(a) to seal the asbestos-containing material with an encapsulant, either penetrating or bridging; or

(b) to remove the asbestos-containing material.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.17 General

49.17 (1) An asbestos contractor shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent the release of asbestos fibres into the ambient air of the workplace, and for that purpose may use an enclosure constructed in accordance with the approved asbestos work procedure manual submitted to the Director under clause 49.9(3)(a).

(2) An enclosure purposely built for asbestos work shall effectively contain the asbestos fibres that may be released during a Type I, Type II, or Type III Removal Operations.

(3) An asbestos contractor may apply to the Director not less than five days prior to the commencement of work for approval of a variance from the enclosure requirements specified in the approved asbestos work procedure manual referred to in subsection (1) by submitting a proposal that

(a) specifies the changes in procedures, equipment or materials to be used during the asbestos work; and

(b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the variance will result in an enclosure that meets the requirements of subsection (2).

(4) An asbestos contractor shall ensure asbestos work is conducted in a manner that does not create a risk to the health or safety of any person.

(5) An asbestos contractor shall not dismantle the enclosure of an asbestos work area unless the final clearance air sample required under subsection 49.8(5) is within the threshold limit values.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.18 Enclosure entry

49.18 (1) Where asbestos work is in progress, an employer shall ensure that only workers who have successfully completed the training courses referred to in subsection 49.7(4) are permitted to enter the enclosure.

(2) Prior to entering a full enclosure where asbestos work is taking place, a worker shall

(a) remove all street clothing and leave the clothing in the clean area of the asbestos work area;

(b) put on clean disposable protective clothing; and

(c) wear a respirator as required in subsection 49.14(1).

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.19 Worker exit decontamination procedure

49.19 After a worker completes asbestos work in a contaminated work area, or when the worker leaves the contaminated work area for any reason, the worker shall

(a) remove all loose asbestos fibres from protective clothing with the vacuum system while still in the contaminated work area room of the full enclosure;

(b) enter the worker transfer room of the full enclosure and remove all protective clothing except the respirator, and place the clothing in the waste container provided for that purpose;

(c) enter the shower room of the enclosure and thoroughly shower before removing the respirator;

(d) adequately clean the respirator while in the shower; and

(e) enter the worker change room to dry and dress in street clothing.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.20 General

49.20 (1) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that each enclosure is equipped with a ventilation system for the purpose of asbestos work that is sufficient to ensure that the enclosure is under adequate negative pressure to prevent the release of respirable asbestos fibres into the air outside the enclosure.

(2) If exhaust ventilation equipment is used to contain asbestos fibres, an asbestos contractor shall ensure that the equipment is

(a) of a type designed and solely used for asbestos abatement procedures;

(b) equipped with a HEPA filter;

(c) maintained in good working condition and inspected regularly in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications; and

(d) certified by a competent person not less than once a year as being able to function safely and effectively.

(3) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that the capacity of the ventilation system used in an enclosure is such that the air exchange rate is a minimum of 4 air changes per hour, and the differential pressure is at least 5 Pascals (-0.02 inches) of water.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.21 Vacuum cleaner

49.21 An asbestos contractor shall provide a vacuum system with HEPA filtration within the unit and HEPA filtration fitted to the exhaust of the unit for use when performing all types of asbestos removal where an enclosure is present.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.22 Mode of removal

49.22 (1) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that water-saturated asbestos-containing material is removed in small sections and immediately placed in waste containers that are labelled as containing asbestos and that each waste container is sealed when filled.

(2) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that drop sheets are wetted and placed in the sealed containers as part of the asbestos waste handling method specified in subsection (1).

(3) Drop sheets referred to in subsection (2) shall not be reused.

(4) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that the exterior surfaces of waste containers are adequately cleaned in the asbestos waste transfer room of the enclosure.

(5) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that waste containers are placed in uncontaminated containers in an area outside the asbestos waste transfer room of the enclosure.

(6) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that asbestos waste is transported as soon as practicable to a waste disposal facility that meets the requirements of the Waste Resource Management Regulations under the Environmental Protection Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-9.

(7) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that a worker who transports asbestos waste has successfully completed an asbestos awareness course referred to in clause 49.7(4)(b).

(8) The worker referred to in subsection (7) shall ensure that the asbestos waste is handled in a manner that will not create a hazard to the health or safety of workers or other individuals at the waste disposal facility site.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.23 Demolition

49.23 An employer shall ensure that materials with the potential of releasing asbestos fibres into the atmosphere are removed before proceeding with

(a) the demolition of a building or structure; and

(b) the demolition of all or part of any machinery, equipment, aircraft, vehicle or vessel.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.24 Emergency response

49.24 An asbestos contractor shall develop emergency response procedures to be used in the event of serious injury and other emergencies in an asbestos work area.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.25 Program

49.25 (1) An asbestos contractor shall implement a medical surveillance program for all workers who are or will be exposed to airborne fibres of asbestos at or above the threshold limit values.

(2) The asbestos contractor shall ensure that all medical examinations and procedures are performed by or under the supervision of a health care provider, and shall be provided without cost to the worker.

(3) Before an asbestos abatement worker commences work, the worker shall undergo the following components of a pre-placement examination:

(a) a physical examination, with emphasis on the respiratory system;

(b) a screening chest radiograph;

(c) a lung function test, including

(i) Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1),

(ii) Forced Vital Capacity (FVC);

(d) an occupational exposure history.

(4) A periodic medical examination shall include

(a) an annual lung function test that meets the requirements of clause (3)(c);

(b) an annual occupational exposure history; and

(c) a screening chest radiograph every five years or every two years if the worker had exposure to airborne fibres of asbestos for more than 20 years.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]

Section 49.26 Worker record

49.26 (1) An asbestos contractor shall establish and maintain an accurate and complete record for each worker, containing

(a) the reports from examinations performed which assess the worker’s potential exposures, ability to use a respirator, and any specified limitations of use;

(b) a detailed work history containing dates and length of jobs performed including types of job and material handled; and

(c) the worker’s training records.

(2) An asbestos contractor shall ensure that all worker records required under subsection (1) shall be maintained for a period of not less than 40 years.

[EC596/90, s. 1; EC2020-147, s. 8]