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At Asbestos.com, we are committed to providing reliable and comprehensive resources for those affected by asbestos exposure, including mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer that is highly related to asbestos exposure. We offer a wealth of information and resources on...
Can I remove Asbestos material ?
Can I remove Asbestos material ? Friable Asbestos - The removal of any Friable Asbestos must only be undertaken by a licensed Asbestos removalist. Non Friable Asbestos - The removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos material must only be undertaken...
Lismore: Illegally Disposing of Asbestos
Asbestos containing material is highly hazardous and is something that should always be handled with extreme care. It is predominantly found in building materials that were used in housing construction between 1940 and 1990. Poor handling of asbestos can cause the...
TOXIC SHIRE – NSW – What Lies Beneath…
TOXIC SHIRE - NSW - What Lies Beneath... it’s an unremarkable service station on an unremarkable intersection in a suburb of Sydney. But this station hides a secret. Just a few metres underfoot a plume of dangerous chemicals has been bleeding through the soil for 20...
I thought the Sutherland Shire was Safe from Asbestos ?
I thought the Sutherland Shire was Safe from Asbestos ?Unfortunatley not - The Sutherland Shire was an urban construction hotbed for a long time, particularly after the 1950s. As a result, many of our fellow Shire neighbours live in houses that were...
How To Identify Asbestos ?
How To Identify Asbestos ? Asbestos is a generic name given to a group of fibrous silicate materials that occur naturally in the environment. Due to its unique combination of flexibility, tensile strength, insulation and chemical inertness it became widely...
Asbestos – Know the Facts – Sutherland Shire NSW
Asbestos - Know the Facts - Sutherland Shire NSW It is Extremely Unsafe and Hazardous for any unqualified Person to Remove or Dispose of Asbestos. Did you know it's illegal for Builders, Renovators, Home owners and Tradesmen to Remove and Dispose of...
What % of Houses in the Sutherland Shire have Asbestos in them ? There is over 56,000 houses still having Asbestos
What Percentage of Houses in the Sutherland Shire Sydney NSW have Asbestos already in them ? In Australia, it is estimated that over 70% of all production and 90% of all consumption of Asbestos fibre occurred in the Asbestos Cement manufacturing industry with many of...
What are my Legal Responsibilities as an Owner or Controller?
What are my Legal Responsibilities as an Owner or Controller of a Premises in Cronulla or The Sutherland Shire Area regarding Asbestos Rules, Regulations, Removal and Safe Dissposal of Asbestos ? In the current environment, the presence of Asbestos on site...