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New South Wales Asbestos Removal
handyfirstmaria
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Asbestos Issues Spur Tougher Laws & Bigger Fines - Get the Facts!
Big news📢 The NSW Government has given our environmental laws a major overhaul, the first in 30 years! It's a bold move that shows they...
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handyfirstmaria
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Asbestos in Sydney Parks
Have you seen the parks that are barricaded (quite badly) in the city? If you haven’t heard - Rozelle Park was immediately shut down in...
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handyfirst01
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Have you seen the updated guide regarding Asbestos Register in the Workplace?
Earlier this month, Safework Australia, has published a new guide on having an Asbestos register in the workplace. This update is for...
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handyfirst01
Jun 27, 20231 min read
A meaningful demo
The Goulburn Orphanage, located in New South Wales, Australia, was a historic building that had been standing since its construction in...
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handyfirst01
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Facilities that accept household Asbestos
This blog provides a list of waste facilities in NSW that accept household asbestos from the public, sorted by region. However, it is...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Can I remove non-friable asbestos by myself?
It is legal to remove some non-friable asbestos yourself, but we strongly recommend it is removed by a licensed removalist as there is no...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Six thousand tonnes of asbestos are illegally dumped every year
It can cost around $11.2 million to remediate. We have received many phone calls of people asking for our help in getting rid of asbestos...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Did you know 1 in 3 homes contain Asbestos?
If your home was built before 1990 it can contain asbestos. Asbestos can be located in any room of the house. Asbestos sheeting and...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20235 min read
STEPS FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Step 1: Planning Planning starts by finding out where asbestos is on your property. Have a licensed asbestos assessor inspect your...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Engineered Stone is being called as "new asbestos"
Despite being widely used in kitchen renovations across the country, a type of kitchen countertop has earned the moniker "new asbestos"...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
The Most Dangerous Town in Australia?
If you think of Australia as dangerous - you might be thinking snakes, spiders, sharks, crocs. But if the simple act of breathing in...
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handyfirst01
Mar 14, 20231 min read
On-the-spot fines for unsafe asbestos procedures
From 14 October 2022, SafeWork NSW inspectors can issue on-the-spot fines to workers who don’t follow asbestos-safe work procedures....
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