Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide we have regretfully made the decision to CANCEL our annual Asbestos Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Friday 27 November 2020 in the interests of public safety
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Salisbury Library display for National Asbestos Week
National Asbestos Awareness week runs from 23 to 27 November this year.
CPS Research – Qualitative Research Study into Mesothelioma
A project to try to assess the impact on quality of life of both the patients and carers of someone suffering from mesothelioma.
Port Augusta Support Group
PLEASE NOTE the Port Augusta Support Group will not be holding meetings in June or July 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed
Asbestos becomes dangerous once the fibres are disturbed, become airborne and then inhaled. This can happen if you’re sanding, drilling, cutting or sawing asbestos.
Don’t risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. There is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhaling asbestos fibres is associated with diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.
If you’re renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, call an asbestos professional for an assessment before you start. It’s just not worth the risk.
Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.
Exposure to airborne asbestos may cause cancer and deadly mesothelioma.
Exposure to airborne asbestos fibres may cause life-threatening illnesses like cancer and deadly mesothelioma.
Don’t risk the possible health effects of asbestos exposure. There is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and inhaling asbestos fibres is associated with diseases including pleural disease, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
If you’re renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, call an asbestos professional for an assessment before you start. It’s just not worth the risk.
Remember that you have a legal responsibility not to harm those around you.
Asbestos, do not disturb it, drill it, cut it or break it.
If you are unsure if something contains asbestos, do not disturb it, drill it, cut it or break it. Have it assessed by an asbestos assessor.
If asbestos needs to be removed before you start work, use a licensed asbestos removalist. In some circumstances, the law requires it.
Be aware, there is no known safe minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Port Adelaide Workers Memorial
The Port Adelaide Workers Memorial recognises people who have made a significant contribution to promoting workers’ rights in the South Australian community. The memorial bears the names of many prominent figures in the South Australian trade union movement and Labour Party, as well as workers who have lost their lives. It is located at the corner of Commercial Road & St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide, just outside the Information Centre.
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.