If you think asbestos has been damaged in your home or work place, you should immediately seal off the area. Close and seal the door to the room and make sure everyone is kept well away from the area. Do not attempt to do any further work in the area or clean up any damage.

If your house was built before 1990 it is likely to have asbestos containing material. Houses built after 1990 are unlikely to have asbestos containing materials, however asbestos wasn’t completely banned in Australia until 2004.

Yes! Breathing asbestos fibres is a direct cause of serious lung diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and pleural plaques.

A group of naturally occurring minerals that were extensively mined for their useful properties such as strength, fire resistance, and insulation are known as asbestos. These minerals were widely used in the past in various building materials.