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 […]
How DIY Home Renovation Heightens the Risk for Asbestos Exposure
In the past, mesothelioma and other asbestos-induced health conditions were a result of a work-related exposure. Sadly, things have changed […]
Budget Travellers in Asia May Be at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
There are many serious risks associated with travelling abroad. While there are common problems that can be as small as […]
New Zealand Beach Closes After Discovery of Asbestos on Shore
Access to a Southland beach in New Zealand was recently prohibited after an asbestos-containing material was discovered on the shore.
Marine […]
4 Signs Your Floor May Possibly Contain Asbestos
Asbestos was a popular building material in the 1920s until it was completely banned in 1980. It was predominantly used […]
Asbestos Discovery In Opera House Prompts Work Ban On Renovations
After tests confirmed the presence of asbestos at the Sydney Opera House, a union has placed a work ban on […]
6 Unexpected Household Items that May Contain Asbestos
You might think that you’re safe from asbestos contamination if your home is built later than 1990, but in reality, […]
Asbestos First-Aid: What You should Do if You’ve Been Exposed to Asbestos
Asbestos is a very toxic material that once permeated each concrete house and buildings all over the world. It is […]
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 […]
