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Training & education

Follow the links below for combustible dust training and education and fire safety planning resources for employers, supervisors, workers, and contractors. These elearning modules and other resources focus on recognizing, mitigating, and controlling combustible dust hazards in the workplace.

The following training and education resources for combustible wood dust are available from the BC Forest Safety Council.

Combustible Dust Training for Employers and Managers

Combustible Dust Training for Workers

Combustible Dust Training for Contractors





The following training and education resources for combustible non-wood dust are available from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC.

Combustible Dust for Employers & Managers

This online course will provide participants with the key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust.

Combustible Dust for Workers

This online course will provide participants with the key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust.

Combustible Dust for Contractors

This online course will provide participants with the key principles and concepts for recognizing the hazards, unsafe conditions and preventive actions associated with combustible dust.

The following fire safety resources are available: