Just thought I would blog an update as we recently supplied the Asbestos Council of Victoria with a bunch of images of asbestos to be used in their training programs. The Asbestos Council of Victoria was previously known as GARDS ( Gippsland Asbestos Related Diseases...
Brief History of Asbestos in Australia In Australia before 1939, more white asbestos (Chrysotile) than amphibole (blue/brown) asbestos was mined. After the Wittenoom mine opened in Western Australia blue asbestos (Crocidolite) began to dominate production until this...
Following from my first book I had planned to do a series of books over a number of years aimed at the various trade groups. This plan was brought forward with Comcare ( Federal Government Department responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation)...
Hello my Name is Brian Sketcher and I plan on running excerpts from my lastest book “Electricians Guide To Asbestos” in this series of blogs. This book is available in printed, mobi(kindle) epub or pdf for “i” devices or android devices from...
Happy New Year Once again asbestos has been found in mulch. This was in early December in Gladstone. Building material and building site recycling is a good thing but people must stop and consider what they area recycling…….. is it or does it have...
