Nauru Refugees Threatened by Shipping Containers Filled With Asbestos
Refugees at the Fly Camp settlement in Nauru face a new threat from large quantities of asbestos sheeting located mere [...]
Asbestos Discovered in Primary School in Melbourne
Occupational hygienists have found asbestos-containing materials inside a first-grade classroom at the Essendon North Primary School in northwest Melbourne. The [...]
From Causes to Treatment: An Overview of Asbestosis
Asbestos is notorious for causing diseases that far outweigh its benefits as a fireproof material. Its microscopic fibers are easily [...]
Asbestos-Containing Floor Tiles Present in 5 Perth Primary Schools
Five primary schools in Perth have recently received the second-highest risk rating because of asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles. Building inspectors [...]
Police Nab Sender of Asbestos Packages to Consulates
Local police arrested the sender of 38 asbestos-containing packages on January 9. Around 10 diplomatic missions reported the packages to [...]
How to Tell if Your Home Has Asbestos Cement Pipes
Popcorn ceilings and attics filled with Mr. Fluffy insulation are often what comes to mind when it comes to asbestos [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]