Asbestos Info

Be Safe - Be Aware

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ASBESTOS IN YOUR HOME
Asbestos was used in the construction of 2 out of 3 buildings before 1987.

This site has been prepared as your first point of reference on asbestos and asbestos containing products as a service to the people of Australia.

We provide information to answer some common questions. 
- What is Asbestos? 
- What is the risk to my health breathing in Asbestos fibres? 
- How Do I Recognise Asbestos? 
- The Difference between Friable and Non-friable Asbestos? 
- How do I identify possible Asbestos containing products in my home? 
- How do I sample potential Asbestos products for testing? 
- Working on Asbestos - DIY or Contractor? 
- Asbestos in your workplace? 
- Technical definitions of Asbestos.

We provide current information in the form of a directory, for the various Asbestos Diseases organisations in each State.  These organisations provide help and support to Asbestos victims and their families.

If you have an emergency situation please call our 24 hour helpline on 0417 814 330.

We have experienced home ownersââ?¬â?¢ real concern and anxiety when Asbestos work has occurred in an unsafe manner ââ?¬â?? with families being potentially exposed to Asbestos fibres. 

We want to share our knowledge and practical skills with people who are willing to learn how to take preventative action to identify Asbestos products and manage them in their home and workplace - safely�. 

We also provide some useful information about common asbestos containing materials found in the home or workplace. 

There are a lot of things - small and large that you can do.  It is about sharing your awareness of asbestos with your family, friends and work colleagues - which will help us achieve our Goal of 100% Asbestos Awareness nationally by 2010. 
With your participation we can increase the level of Asbestos Awareness in your community through our free public awareness presentations.  

Please contact us on 08 8241 5333 for more information.