How can I submit an Asbestos Project Notification?
1. Hover over OHS E-Services. Under Notifications, click New Notification.
OR
From the home page, click the Asbestos Project Notification icon.
Then click the New Notification link.
2. If you are not logged in, the system requires you to do so. If you do not yet have an online account, please create an account. You will also need to add your employer. If you are NOT the Access Administrator, you will need to request access from your Access Administrator to allow you to submit project notifications online for your employer.
3. New Notification
- Employer - Select your employer from the list (if you are associated with more than one employer).
- Type - Currently, there is one notification type: Asbestos Abatement Project
Click Review Getting Started or Continue to move to the next step.
Note: If you do not need to view the directions on what you will need to submit your project notification, click Continue to skip this step.
4. Asbestos Abatement Project Notification - Getting Started
The system displays an introductory page that outlines the information/details required to complete your notification.
Cancel - If you do not have the information required to submit your notification, click Cancel.
Continue - Click to move to the next step.
5. New Asbestos Notification - Prime Contractor or Subcontractor
If your employer is the Prime Contractor, click on the Continue button under Option 1.
If your employer has been hired by the Prime Contractor, click on the Continue button under Option 2.
6. The system will start a new notification and will assign a temporary reference number:
You can use this reference number to search for your notification.
7. Complete the following six steps:
Step 1 - Project Details
Provide the following:
- Project dates (start and end date)
- Worksite/location details
- Worksite owner and contact
Save and Continue - Click to move to the next step.
Save and Close - You can click Save and Close to exit this notification. Your information is automatically saved, and you can return to this notification from the Search Notifications screen.
Step 2 - Contractors
If you are completing this notification as the prime contractor, your employer will have been added automatically under the Prime Contractor section.
If you are completing this notification as a subcontractor, your employer will have been added automatically under Subcontractors.
You only need to add one contractor that is performing abatement work. If the prime contractor is also performing the asbestos abatement, you are not required to provide a subcontractor.
You will need to provide at least one contact per contractor.
Note: Email notifications will be automatically sent to the prime contractor contacts and any other subcontractor that is performing abatement work.
Click Add Subcontractor (or Add Prime Contractor) to add a contractor. Start typing the name of the employer and select them from the dropdown list. If they are not in the list, you can select Contractor Not in List to enter a contractor name manually.
Once you have added a contractor, please add at least one contact per contractor (i.e., Company Contact, Supervisor or both).
Save and Continue - Click to move to the next step.
Back - Click to move to the previous step.
Save and Close - You can click Save and Close to exit this notification. Your information is automatically saved, and you can return to this notification from the Search Notifications screen.
Step 3 - Site Details
Provide information regarding the abatement activities and disposal method.
If the method is In Transport, you will also be required to provide the Waste Manifest Number.
Save and Continue - Click to move to the next step.
Back - Click to move to the previous step.
Save and Close - You can click Save and Close to exit this notification. Your information is automatically saved, and you can return to this notification from the Search Notifications screen.
Step 4 - Asbestos Details
Provide all the building materials confirmed to contain asbestos.
Click the Add Asbestos Details button to add details:
Depending on the details provided, the system may automatically determine the risk rating. Otherwise, please select an appropriate rating.
Once you have added an asbestos containing material, you can edit or delete the item.
Save and Continue - Click to move to the next step.
Go Back - Click to move to the previous step.
Save and Close - You can click Save and Close to exit this notification. Your information is automatically saved, and you can return to this notification from the Search Notifications screen.
Step 5 - Project Documentation
Provide at least one document for:
• Emergency procedures
• Equipment certifications
• Floor plan
• Training certificates
• Work procedures
Click Add a Project Document to add a document. You will need to browse your computer and select the document you wish to upload:
Note: You will only be able to upload the following document types:
• GIF
• JPEG
• JPG
• PDF
• PNG
Step 6 - Review and Submit
Once you have filled out all required fields, you can review your entire notification before submitting it.
Warning! The notification below is still missing important required information as indicated by the thumbs down icon and in red.
To fix this, click the Edit icon in the top right corner to return to that section of the notification and complete any required fields (as indicated by the red asterisk).
Ensure you check off each item in the acknowledgements section:
Success! You are ready to submit your notification.
a. Delete - If you would like to delete this notification and not submit it to the WSCC, click the Delete icon. You must confirm before the system will delete the actual record. Note: If you delete your notification, you will NOT be able to retrieve it.
b. Print - At any point, you can print your notification, regardless of whether it is complete. Click on the Print icon to print your notification in PDF.
c. Submit - Click Submit. Upon submission, the system will:
i. submit your application for processing;
ii. provide you with a project notification for your submission;
iii. send the project contacts an email notification containing your Project Notification Number.
Note: The WSCC will process your project notification within five business days. If additional information is required, the project contacts will be notified. Once we have reached a decision, you will be notified by email. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.