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Asbestos testing will be conducted at the Welland Campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testing Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Year of Construction<\/th>Building Name<\/th>Proposed Date of Assessment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1968<\/td>Mackenzie<\/td>Week of April 3rd to April 5th<\/td><\/tr>
1970<\/td>Black Walnut<\/td>Week of April 3rd to April 5th<\/td><\/tr>
1971<\/td>Complete Voyageur<\/td>Week of April 10th to 14th<\/td><\/tr>
1973<\/td>Simcoe<\/td>Week of April 17th to 21st<\/td><\/tr>
1976<\/td>Secord<\/td>Week of May 8th to May 12th<\/td><\/tr>
1995<\/td>Child Care Centre<\/td>Week of May 8th to May 12th<\/td><\/tr>
1998<\/td>Rankin Tech Centre 1<\/td>Week of May 15th to May 19th<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Rankin Tech Centre 2<\/td>Week of May 15th to May 19th<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Rankin Tech Centre 3<\/td>Week of May 15th to May 19th<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Academic Wing<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Athletic SAC<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Rankin Tech Centre 4<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Applied Health Centre<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Walker AMC<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Athletic Fitness Centre<\/td>Week of May 22nd to May 26th<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Return to areas where more time is required<\/td>Week of May 29th to June 2nd and June 5th to June 9th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Note: Pavillion Building and Lundy Wing Building have already been completed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n
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What is asbestos? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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Several minerals are known as asbestos.* Prior to 1990, asbestos was commonly used in building materials such as insulation, floor tiles and ductwork because it is durable and fire resistant.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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What are the health risks associated with asbestos? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other diseases.* However, if asbestos and asbestos containing materials are contained, undisturbed and handled properly, they do not pose a risk to health and safety.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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I work at the Welland Campus \u2013 have I been at risk? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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No. When left intact and undisturbed, and handled properly, asbestos containing materials do not pose a risk to health and safety.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Why is testing being done? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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Niagara College is updating its asbestos inventory and management plan, which is required by law. To do this, the College has engaged the expertise of Pinchin Ltd., one of Canada\u2019s largest environmental, engineering and health and safety firms, and experts in asbestos containing materials.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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How will the testing be done? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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The contractor will be conducting bulk sampling of various building materials throughout the Welland Campus, including flooring, walls, ceilings and pipe insulation. The contractor\u2019s standard operating procedures for this type of testing include the use of hand tools to collect small samples, which are immediately placed in sealed packaging.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Will I be at risk during the testing? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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No. The testing methods employed by the contractor are designed to limit the disturbance of these materials and ensure samples are sealed and contained, minimizing any risk to health and safety.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Can I leave the area while testing is being completed? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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If you are concerned about being present while testing is underway in your area, please speak to your supervisor to make appropriate arrangements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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What is the college doing to ensure my safety? <\/i><\/div>\r\n
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Niagara College has engaged a highly experienced environmental consulting firm to ensure that this important work is done safely and without risk to students and staff. Niagara College is following all guidelines and requirements in the handling, inventory and management of asbestos containing materials. The College is also developing training to ensure the continued safety of staff, and we will continue to share information regarding this work at the Welland Campus<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n

*Source: Health Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n