During this time of social distancing, you may be thinking this is the perfect opportunity to make some headway on your renovations or home improvements. However, it’s important to know that many houses built before 1990 contain asbestos cement materials, especially in the eaves, ceilings, internal and external wall cladding (particularly in wet areas such…

Think you might have damaged or exposed asbestos in your home? If you have started work on a home improvement project and suspect you have exposed or damaged asbestos during your work, you need to take precautions  – which may include arranging for an asbestos professional to come to your home to rectify the situation.…

Worried about your neighbour’s renovation project or have an asbestos concern in your neighbourhood? Renovation or maintenance works that may involve disturbing asbestos-containing materials can cause concern.  It can sometimes be difficult to know what to do if you have asbestos related concerns in your neighbourhood. We all have a duty not to harm those…

Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and are then inhaled, which can happen if you’re sanding, drilling, cutting or sawing asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhaling asbestos fibres is associated with diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos.…