Asbestos in buildings is often assumed to be understood—but many assessments miss key risks related to material condition, disturbance, and contamination. Western Health & Safety provides CIH-led asbestos services in Calgary including testing, hazardous materials investigations, management planning, and contamination assessment across Alberta and British Columbia.
All assessments are led or reviewed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to ensure accurate interpretation and defensible results.
All assessments are led or reviewed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to ensure accurate interpretation and defensible results.
Asbestos Assessment and Testing
Understanding what materials contain asbestos is the first step in managing risk.
Asbestos-containing materials are not always visible, and assumptions can lead to exposure risks during renovation or demolition. Proper assessment and sampling are required to confirm the presence, type, and condition of materials.
Asbestos-containing materials are not always visible, and assumptions can lead to exposure risks during renovation or demolition. Proper assessment and sampling are required to confirm the presence, type, and condition of materials.
Conduct bulk sampling to identify asbestos containing materials in house, commercial buildings or industrial sites
Develop Management Plans and Risk Control Strategies
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Comprehensive surveys for asbestos and lead based paints, and other hazardous materials
Investigate vermiculite, soil and surface asbestos contamination
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Why a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Matters
Asbestos assessment is not just about identifying materials—it is about understanding risk.
A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) brings:
A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) brings:
- Advanced training in exposure assessment
- Experience interpreting sampling data
- The ability to make defensible decisions in complex situations
Request Asbestos Services in Calgary
If you are planning a renovation, demolition, or require asbestos assessment, testing, or management support, a proper evaluation is critical.
Asbestos Worker Training and Competency
Effective asbestos management depends not only on identifying materials and developing plans, but also on ensuring that workers understand how to recognize hazards and work safely in environments where asbestos may be present.
Western Health & Safety provides asbestos training in Calgary to support worker competency, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices across Alberta and British Columbia.
Western Health & Safety provides asbestos training in Calgary to support worker competency, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices across Alberta and British Columbia.
Training Applications
Training is typically required for:
- Workers involved in renovation or demolition
- Maintenance personnel working in buildings with asbestos-containing materials
- Supervisors responsible for overseeing work activities
- Contractors who may disturb materials during routine work
Focus of Training Programs
Training programs are designed to address:
- Identification of asbestos-containing materials
- Understanding contamination risks and exposure pathways
- Safe work practices and control measures
- Regulatory requirements under Alberta OHS and WorkSafeBC
Supporting Safe Work and Decision-Making
Training supports:
- Proper recognition of hazards before disturbance
- Reduced likelihood of uncontrolled contamination
- Improved compliance with regulatory requirements
- Better coordination between site personnel and consultants
Western Health & Safety provides CIH-led asbestos services in Calgary including testing, hazardous materials investigations, management planning, worker training, and contamination assessment. Serving Alberta and British Columbia, services support renovation, demolition, and occupational health decision-making.
Modified April 2026