Ozone-Depleting Substances - Canada

  • 9 topics | 46m 59s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) pose a serious hazard to both people and the environment. Therefore, it is important to know how to handle them safely and in compliance with provincial, territorial and federal regulations. This course will help individuals who may come into contact with ODSs to minimize the risk of exposure to themselves, others, and the environment. It describes practices for the proper handling of ODSs, as well as provincial, territorial and federal requirements for technician certification, material labeling, recovery and recycling, recordkeeping, and reporting. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify health and material hazards associated with ODSs
  • identify the PPE to wear to protect against the hazards associated with ODSs
  • recognize types of work that require technician certification
  • identify the physical and material hazards associated with ODSs, what types of PPE to wear for protection, and what kinds of work require technician certification
  • identify best practices for handling ODSs
  • label ODS-containing equipment appropriately
  • identify best practices for handling ODSs and how to label equipment appropriately
  • identify reporting requirements when a leak or release of ODSs occur
  • identify precautions to take when recovering ODSs
  • follow the correct procedure for disposing of ODS-containing equipment
  • determine proper recordkeeping and reporting measures, precautions to take when recovering ODSs, and the correct procedure for disposing of equipment

IN THIS COURSE

  • Hazards Associated with ODSs
    9m
  • Certification Requirements
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: ODS Hazards and Certification
    4m
  • Best Practices for Handling ODSs
    4m
  • Labelling Products Containing ODSs
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Best Practices and Proper Labeling
    4m
  • Reporting and Recordkeeping
    5m
  • Recovering, Recycling, and Disposal
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Recordkeeping, Reporting & Disposal
    3m

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