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
- Online training (no registration required)
- Instructor-led training resources
- Instructor presentation (Powerpoint, 131 MB)
- Participant handbook - short version (35 pages)
- Participant handbook - full (54 pages)
Combustible Dust Training for Workers
- Online training (no registration required)
- Instructor-led training resources
- Instructor presentation (Powerpoint, 397 MB)
- Participant handbook - short version (35 pages)
- Participant handbook - full (71 pages)
Combustible Dust Training for Contractors
- Online training (no registration required)
- Quick guides
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:
- Fire inspection guides and checklists (Office of the Fire Commissioner)
- Fire safety plan documentation (Fire Prevention Officers' Association of B.C.)