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 […]
The Residential Asbestos Removal Process: An Infographic
Asbestos refers to a set of six naturally occurring minerals that were once a staple in the construction industry. These […]
Illegal Asbestos Disposal Leads a Man to Do Community Service
A businessman from Scotland has been sentenced to do a community service for illegally dumping asbestos near a primary school […]
Oman Joined Several Other Countries Banning Asbestos Products
Oman’s Minister of Trade and Industries has announced, through Ministerial Decision 139/2017, a ban on the importation of any product […]
China-imported Asbestos in Redevelopment Project at Port Pirie Exposed 700 employees at Risk
China-imported hazardous asbestos fibres were found in Nystar’s Lead and Zinc smelter in South Australia exposing 700 of employees at […]
5 High Profile Asbestos Cases in Australia
Introduction
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that has been mined extensively and made into a variety of products. The versatility of asbestos paved its way to be used in numerous industries. It is resistant to fire, electrical and chemical damage. Light enough to be worn, it is spun into and woven into protective clothing and gloves. Its usefulness has been founded since ancient times, the Greeks spun them into cloth and made napkins and tablecloth from them. These effects were eventually thrown into the fire to be cleaned and they came out undamaged with no burn marks but whiter before they went in.
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Why You Need A Professional To Get Rid of Asbestos
You just purchased a beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood. Unfortunately, basing on the date that your home was constructed, there’s a risk that asbestos may be present in the materials used for construction. It is only natural for you to want to remove such materials from your home, but dong so will pose greater risks. Here are some of the reasons why you need to hire a professional when it comes to removing asbestos from your home.
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