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. [...]
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 [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Prognosis, Treatment
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure has claimed the lives of 13,000 Australians since 1980. It is expected [...]
Asbestos Exposure and Your Health
Asbestos Exposure: An Introduction Asbestos Exposure poses a serious health hazard and may occur in the workplace, in the community [...]