Category: Asbestos

What is Friable Asbestos? A Simple Guide to Friable Asbestos

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Friable asbestos is the most harmful and dangerous form of asbestos. Asbestos materials that are deemed friable are more likely to release measurable levels of asbestos into the airborne environment when disturbed, and generally, pose a greater risk to health than non-friable asbestos materials. Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral found in rock… Read more »

Understanding the Risks of DIY Asbestos Removal Australia

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Asbestos removal can be extremely dangerous, especially in cases where asbestos materials are damaged or disturbed. Irrespective of the volume or regularity of exposure, removing or handling asbestos without the proper training and certification is fraught with risk. Research from the Australian Environmental Protection Authority has revealed that there is no ‘safe level’ of asbestos… Read more »

How to Identify Asbestos: Your Guide to Identifying Asbestos Materials

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How do I identify asbestos? It’s a question that has been asked by homeowners and professional builders in Australia for more than half a century. Unfortunately, it’s a difficult question to answer. Identifying asbestos fibres isn’t always simple. Asbestos fibres are very small, thin, and difficult to distinguish. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that… Read more »

Asbestos Removal Gold Coast Cost

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The cost of asbestos removal on the Gold Coast is determined by several different factors. As of 2020, the average asbestos removal cost on the Gold Coast ranges from $50-$150 per square meter depending on the weight, condition, and type of asbestos that needs to be removed. Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring… Read more »

Asbestos Removal Cost

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The cost of asbestos removal in Australia will vary depending on the complexity and size of the project. The nationwide average for asbestos removal in Australia can between $50/m2 to $150/m2 depending on myriad of factors. The most common dynamics that influence the cost of asbestos removal in Australia include the size, location, structural necessity,… Read more »

Asbestos Removal Cost Sydney

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The cost of asbestos removal in Sydney is influenced by a myriad of different factors. As of 2019, the average asbestos removal cost in Sydney ranges from $50-$150 per square meter depending on the weight, condition, and type of asbestos being removed.  Removing asbestos from your Sydney property is an important step towards guaranteeing the… Read more »

Asbestos Removal Cost Brisbane

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Asbestos removal costs in Brisbane are influenced by a number important and changeable factors. In 2019, the average Brisbane asbestos removal cost ranges from $50-$150 per square meter depending on a myriad of factors including volume, type, and condition. Asbestos removal from your Brisbane property is an important step in ensuring the safety and wellbeing… Read more »

Why asbestos import still poses a threat

Why Asbestos Import Still Poses A Threat

Is asbestos currently posing a threat to your business? If you’re like most Australian companies, you’ll say “no”. After all, you don’t use asbestos-contaminated products these days – nobody does, and they don’t even make them anymore, right? Well, if you import any goods into the country, you’re at risk. Here’s what the law says… Read more »

Mechanics are increasingly at risk of asbestos exposure

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Asbestos is not a commonly used material in Australian products, but it was popular in the sixties to the eighties, and its effects still impact people to this day. While construction workers have been identified as the most affected by asbestos-related conditions (due to the popularity of asbestos as a building material in the past), an… Read more »

Fire And Asbestos: A Deadly Combination

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A number of properties were evacuated in Glasgow, Scotland, in March 2018 after a fire broke out in the city centre. A firefighter told reporters that the fire had started in the roof of commercial premises and that the smoke contained asbestos. Mask-wearing emergency services directed people away from the area. In Australia in the… Read more »