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Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA)
Training

Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA)

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Training Formats:
  • eLearning (self paced 4-7 hours)
CPD Points:
none
Cost:
$65 + GST
No cost for those employed in the fire and flood restoration industry. To take advantage of this, enter your company’s WorkSafeBC account number when registering for the course.
Get Started

Register for eLearning

To begin the certification process, go to the Safety Training Portal. You will need to create a BCCSA account. If you have already created a BCCSA website account or taken BCCSA training, such as SiteReadyBC, you can use your existing credentials to log in. You can create a free account in just a couple of minutes. For instructions on creating an account, click here.


This course covers 11 different hazardous materials and outlines the hazards associated with each material, as well as the negative health effects they can cause. HMA also covers recommended practices relating to the removal, control, and disposal of each hazardous material.

The materials covered are commonly found in restoration work, which include the following:

  1. Animal Droppings
  2. Bodily Fluids
  3. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  4. Chemicals
  5. Lead
  6. Mercury
  7. Mould
  8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
  9. Radioactive Materials
  10. Sewage
  11. Silica
eLearning Requirements:

  • Hardware & Software
    • Computer or Laptop: Participants should have access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection. Smartphones and tablets will not work.
    • Web Browser: Participants should have a modern web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) installed and updated for accessing the eLearning platform. For the best user experience, we recommend using Google Chrome. Please allow pop-ups in your browser.
  • Environment & Workspace
    • Quiet and Well-Lit Space: Participants should select a quiet, well-lit, and comfortable space for the online training to minimize distractions and ensure a conducive learning environment.
    • Minimal Interruptions: Participants should plan to minimize interruptions during the online training to fully engage.


Certification

A certificate of completion will be issued after completing this training.

Register for eLearning

To begin the certification process, go to the Safety Training Portal. You will need to create a BCCSA account. If you have already created a BCCSA website account or taken BCCSA training, such as SiteReadyBC, you can use your existing credentials to log in. You can create a free account in just a couple of minutes. For instructions on creating an account, click here.


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