The provincial government has introduced new protections to help keep workers safe from the danger of asbestos. Under these new requirements (effective date to be determined), asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete mandatory safety training and obtain certificates.

Follow the links below for information and resources relevant to you. Note that the information on these pages will be updated periodically.

For more information

• Refer to the resource Who is required to have a licence or certificate
• Refer to the resource Overview of certification levels
• Read the current and past quarterly updates
• Subscribe to receive email updates (select the “Asbestos certification and licensing updates” option)