It is feared do-it-yourself asbestos removal kits funded by the Tasmanian government could lead to a rise in the deadly material being dumped illegally. Workplace relations Minister, David O'Byrne has ...

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Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle material for its fire-resistant properties, has become a significant health hazard in modern times. Understanding why professional asbestos removal is essential for ...

The warning from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency comes during National Asbestos Awareness Week (November 20-26), with fears growing labour costs could tempt renovators to take shortcuts.

While redoing your floors on your own isn't necessarily complicated, there is a dangerous hazard lurking below: asbestos.

Asbestos was a trendy construction material, mostly used because of its resistance to fire and heat, and its durability. However, it turned out to be a really dangerous and hazardous material because ...

Renovators have been issued a stern warning against cutting corners which could expose themselves or their family to “invisible” and deadly asbestos fibres. The warning from the Asbestos Safety and ...