In Australia, we have the potential for devastating bushfires during our summer months, and thanks to the immediacy of television we have seen how quickly these situations can develop. We all need to give some thought as to what we would do if we were caught up – even people living in the suburbs can become threatened by bushfire when travelling.
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.
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).
CONTAMINATED: A site on Daniel Terrace that is contaminated with Asbestos. It is believed the substance has been lying unattended for decades after an old factory was demolished.
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