ACT Reports Slight Drop in Mesothelioma Levels
The Australian Capital Territory reported a drop in new mesothelioma cases in 2017, although mesothelioma levels in Canberra are still [...]
Heat-Proof Lab Mats in WA Private Schools May Contain Asbestos
Private schools in Western Australia have been warned about potential asbestos content in heat-proof metal mesh mats with ceramic centers, [...]
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Awareness Training
Do you feel that your work puts you at risk of disturbing asbestos? You’ll most likely need to undergo asbestos [...]
6 Types of Asbestos Fibers
Australia’s history with asbestos haunts the nation to this day. While local governments and the Environment Protection Authority have laid [...]
Asbestos Found in 3,500 Imported Rail Cars
Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed that 3,500 rail carriages imported from China include asbestos-containing materials in their construction. This makes [...]
2018 ASEA Conference Aims to Develop Australia’s Next National Plan on Asbestos
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) will hold its annual national conference in Sydney on November 18-20, 2018. Over [...]
3 Steps to Handle Asbestos-Contaminated Clothes
You can still end up being exposed to asbestos by accident, even after taking pains to steer clear of it. [...]
Kulnura Property Possibly Hiding Asbestos Waste
Some of 17,000 tonnes of illegally dumped asbestos waste may be hiding in a rural property in Kulnura, say investigators. [...]
Wittenoom’s Asbestos-Related Disease Victims Honored at Memorial
Mesothelioma and lung cancer are some of the deadly diseases caused by excessive asbestos exposure. Thousands of Australians get diagnosed [...]