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Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in the ground. It contains strong fibres that have excellent durability, fire resistance and insulating properties. Asbestos can affect your health if fibres are breathed into the lungs. Most fibres are removed by your...

Asbestos information for householders

Asbestos information for householders The importance of safely managing asbestos in and around the home Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. Take the required safety precautions and follow regulations: Don’t cut...

Asbestos information for tradies

 With 1 in every 3 Australian homes containing asbestos, tradies and handymen who work on domestic properties are more likely to come across asbestos every day of their working life so it’s vital they learn to identify and manage asbestos safely. Even if you’ve worked...

Renovating? Be aware of asbestos!

If you are thinking about renovating, you must be aware of asbestos. It is important for home owners and renovators to be aware of how to safely manage asbestos in and around the home. Importantly, if you suspect you have asbestos in your home, Don’t cut it! Don’t...

November is Asbestos Awareness Month

Asbestos Awareness Month aims to educate Australians about the dangers of asbestos in and around the home, because Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world.  With asbestos-related diseases continuing to increase among...