Before you rip up the old lino floor:

Before you start any work around the house, check if your home was built before the 1990s. If so, it probably contains asbestos.

Planning some flooring renovations? Be aware – it is common to find asbestos present in vinyl flooring! Before ripping it up, make sure you seek professional advice and get it tested for asbestos to keep yourself and your family safe.

Did you know that asbestos was often used in the adhesive under lino and vinyl floors before 1990? If your vinyl floor is cracking – or if you’re looking at replacing your floor – it’s important to get an asbestos check before you rip it up.

Don’t expose yourself or your family – get a check first and be safe.

Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.

Before you take out the old bathroom:

How old is your home? Asbestos is commonly found in homes built before the late 1990s.

Only scientific testing can confirm if a material contains asbestos.

Many people aren’t aware that it is common to find asbestos in older bathrooms (pre-1990).

If you’re thinking of creating a great new space, make sure you get an asbestos assessor to check for asbestos before you start to protect both you and your family.

Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.

Live on Air at Radio PBA-FM 89.7

AVA received a warm welcome from the lovely people at Radio PBA-FM 89.7 when we joined Salisbury Mayor Gillian Aldridge and Deputy Mayor Julie Woodman to speak about our upcoming Memorial Day.

We appreciate the support we get from Salisbury Council to make this an inclusive event. Of course, we also took the opportunity to spread the word about asbestos; to talk to listeners about where it can be found in a home and what action to take.

Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Pitman Park Salisbury on Friday 29 November from 10.30 to 11.30 am. All are welcome to attend.