Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that poses significant health risks when airborne. There are three main types of asbestos that have been used commercially in Australia: crocidolite, amosite and chrysotile. Let’s take a look at each of them and how...
In our previous blog posts, we’ve talked about the risk of asbestos exposure in our own homes. Asbestos was used during the construction of two thirds of all Australian houses. But did you know that one of the most hazardous forms of asbestos in the home is in floor...
Speaker: Singh, Sen Lisa Source: Senate Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012 Senator SINGH (Tasmania) (19:16): I was fortunate to have been invited to represent Australia at the International Day for Asbestos Victims recently, a conference organised by the French...
Most people know very little about asbestos. It’s only when they’re halfway through renovations and realise they’re dealing with the deadly material, or tragically when they or someone they know is suffering from an asbestos-related disease, that they start looking...
In the 19th century, the building industry was all about asbestos. This fibrous mineral was used in anything from ceiling insulation and floor tiles to fences and wall cladding. Over two thirds of Australian houses today will have asbestos used in their construction...
