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DANGER IN ASBESTOS

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with long, thin fibers. It was once used widely as insulation. It also occurs in the...

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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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How to manage asbestos materials at home

Asbestos-containing materials should be removed if possible. However, sealed asbestos that’s in good condition is likely to be low risk....

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Is it Asbestos?

Asbestos was used in over 3000 building products before it was banned in Australia. You can’t tell if a material contains asbestos just...

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Asbestos-related diseases

Inhalation of asbestos fibres may lead to diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic...

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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....