AVA is keen to extend support to people living in the Fleurieu Peninsula who may be affected by asbestos disease. Volunteers Pam and Lesley met Rebekha Sharkie MP at her electoral office in Mount Barker to discuss ways and means of doing this.
Author:Brendan
South East Field Days at Lucindale SA – 15 & 15 March 2019
AVA loves country field days! We spent Friday and Saturday at the South East Field Days in Lucindale talking to people about the hazards of asbestos – it is always interesting to hear people’s stories. We had a lot of fun with so many children coming to the stand for the Yakka Trail.
Asbestos Victims Association will be at the South East Field Days
AVA volunteers will have a stand at the South East Field Days at Lucindale on Friday and Saturday this week – that’s Friday March 15 & Saturday 16 March. Stop by and see us if you have any concerns at all about asbestos. This year Sue from South East Asbestos will be joining us – a good opportunity for some hands on advice. We will be participating in the children’s Yakka trail and hope to see you there.
Probus Club of Wynn Vale – Asbestos Awareness
On 8 January 2019 we were invited to join members of the Probus Club of Wynn Vale to talk about the dangers of asbestos.
Home renovations – know what you’re dealing with
Before you start work renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, think about the people who may be affected: you and your family, mates who come along to lend a hand, maybe even your neighbours. Never use power tools on suspect materials or a high-pressure hose to clean an asbestos roof. It is estimated that one third of all homes contain asbestos – if you are not sure what you are dealing with, seek professional advice. It will save time and money in the long run, and more importantly, reduces your risk of developing an asbestos related disease.
ASBESTOS – DON’T TAKE THE RISK!
When asbestos fibres enter the body, they cannot be expelled.This can cause more than one type of asbestos disease.
Asbestos Victims Association (SA) Whyalla branch – Memorial Service
AVA’s Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Friday of November every year as part of National Asbestos Week.The service is held in the garden and crosses are placed on the lawn to commemorate the lives lost to asbestos.
Whyalla Memorial Tree
AVA’s Whyalla branch holds its Memorial Day service at Mount Laura Homestead on the last Friday of November every year as part of National Asbestos Week. The service is held in the garden and crosses are placed on the lawn to commemorate the lives lost to asbestos.
Asbestos Ban in Canada
nada has joined the more than 50 countries around the world which have banned asbestos. The Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations came into effect on 30 December 2018.
Canada’s Asbestos Waste
Canada’s new asbestos ban will not prevent companies in Quebec from sifting through the waste left over from decades of mining asbestos.The federal government exempted the use of mining residues from the new regulations (Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations).