The Silent Danger: Why Asbestos Removal in Sydney is an Urgent Necessity
Hidden within the walls and ceilings of countless homes and commercial buildings in Sydney lies a silent danger—asbestos. Once hailed as...
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New South Wales Asbestos Removal
handyfirst01
Nov 9, 20231 min read
Developing Story - Victorian Government's actions regarding Mr. Fluffy
This is quite controversial but finding Asbestos in the home is actually quite common in Australia - specifically if your home was built...
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handyfirst01
Nov 9, 20232 min read
The Integrated Waste Tracking Solution
A new Integrated trash Tracking Solution (IWTS) for tracking and reporting on hazardous and regulated trash has been developed by the EPA...
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Jaypee Padilla
Nov 7, 20231 min read
The Legal Imperative: Sydney's Asbestos Regulations and Removal Requirements
In Sydney, the issue of asbestos is not only a matter of health and safety but also a legal imperative. The city has established...
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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
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Asbestos Trainee Checklists
We're starting a new series of checklists that is all about Asbestos. This is helpful for apprentices or anyone just looking to for easy...
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handyfirst01
Aug 8, 20232 min read
A Sydney man was fined more than $200,000 for asbestos waste violations.
For transporting nearly 1400 truckloads of construction trash, including asbestos, to a location he operated in Arcadia, a semi-rural...
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handyfirst01
Jul 25, 20232 min read
How to find the right builder for you
When selecting the right builder, there are several factors to consider. It is important to determine the type of building project in...
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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
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Precautionary steps in an Asbestos Check
Asbestos Safety can be overwhelming, so here is a list that may help you get started: Brick, weatherboard, fibro, and clad homes and...
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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 17, 20233 min read
Dealing with household Asbestos
Most asbestos containing materials in your home are safe if they're in good condition and unlikely to be damaged or disturbed. However,...
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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
Is it expensive to remove asbestos?
Removing asbestos can be costly, but it is worth it to remove the risks of asbestos in your home or workplace. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio...
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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, 20231 min read
Where did the word Asbestos originate from?
Asbestos was associated with good qualities: strength, resistance and, ironically, safety. In fact, the word asbestos, first used in...
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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
Where Can Asbestos Hazards Be Found In The Home?
Some roofing and siding shingles are made of asbestos cement. Textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints....
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