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Pressure cleaning of asbestos roofs
Never use high pressure water or compressed air on asbestos products and be careful working on asbestos roofs – they are brittle and you can easily fall through.
Pressure cleaning of asbestos roofs
Never use high pressure water or compressed air on asbestos products and be careful working on asbestos roofs – they are brittle and you can easily fall through.
Danger of cladding over asbestos
Cladding over asbestos sheeting can cause significant damage to asbestos containing materials.
Lindsay Wall’s asbestos warning to tradies
Lindsay Wall was exposed to asbestos as a young tradie and lost his battle with mesothelioma, an asbestos related diseases in November 2019.
Keeping tradies safe on the job when dealing with asbestos
Tradies are one of the most at risk groups of people when it comes to asbestos exposure, along with anyone doing DIY home renovations, as any home built or renovated prior to 1990 is likely to contain asbestos.
Even if you don’t fall into these categories, you’re likely to know someone who does. With around 4,000 Australians dying every year due to post asbestos exposure, it’s important to spread the word about how to work safely with asbestos.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious disease such as cancer.
Call an asbestos professional before you start work – it’s not worth the risk.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious disease such as cancer.
PPE cannot guarantee your health or safety, but it will help reduce your risk of exposure. It must be selected, worn and removed correctly to be effective.
Call an asbestos professional before you start work – it’s not worth the risk.
Renovating? What if my home contains asbestos?
If your house was built before 1990, it is likely to contain some asbestos. Be aware and before you start your renovations, be sure to get an asbestos assessor to check if asbestos is present!
Remember, like plumbing and electrical work, asbestos removal – or renovations that might uncover asbestos – are jobs best left to the experts.
In some circumstances the law requires it: seek professional advice
Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think, like flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, as well as roofs, gutters, ceilings and walls.
Don’t disturb your neighbours by disturbing asbestos. You have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.
If asbestos needs to be removed before you start work, use a licensed asbestos removalist. In some circumstances the law requires it.
Be aware there is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Don’t risk your health or someone else’s
Exposure to airborne asbestos fibres may cause life-threatening illnesses like cancer and deadly mesothelioma.
Don’t risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. There is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhaling asbestos fibres is associated with diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.
If you’re renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, call an asbestos professional for an assessment before you start. It’s just not worth the risk.
Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.
We’re here to help
If you or someone you love has been affected by asbestos, you don’t need to face it alone. Our team is here to provide support, information and guidance.