Asbestos is no longer used in Australia. Mining ceased in
Australia in 1983. It was finally phased out of building products like fibro in
1989, though it was still used in gaskets and brake linings until recently. It
was banned entirely from the beginning of 2004 – it can't be used (nor
recycled) or imported.
However, it's still possible to be exposed to asbestos. In fact Australia is experiencing a big jump in new cases of mesothelioma. It now has the highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma in the world.
An increasing number of new cases are renovators who have been exposed to asbestos fibres whilst renovating homes built during the period when asbestos-containing products were prevalent.
If you are buying a property that has been built before the 1990’ it may have used asbestos-containing products in walls, ceilings, eaves, kitchens, bathrooms, and in vinyl floor tiles, and in sheds and garages. It is advisable to have an Asbestos visual ID report conducted on the property. To know what you could expose you and your family too.
Health problem from exposure to Asbestos can be Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Asbestos warts, Pleural plaques, pleural thickening.
Asbestos is very difficult to remove from your person and is absorbed into the blood stream.
In 2009 The Russian Federation was the largest producer with about 50% world share followed by China (14%), Brazil (12.5%), Kazakhstan (10.5%) and Canada (9%).
Asbestos is still out there and the risks are real!
Important Note: Only by laboratory testing can the type and concentration of asbestos be determined. Any removal or renovation works should be undertaken by suitable qualified professionals using appropriate safety precautions.
However, it's still possible to be exposed to asbestos. In fact Australia is experiencing a big jump in new cases of mesothelioma. It now has the highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma in the world.
An increasing number of new cases are renovators who have been exposed to asbestos fibres whilst renovating homes built during the period when asbestos-containing products were prevalent.
If you are buying a property that has been built before the 1990’ it may have used asbestos-containing products in walls, ceilings, eaves, kitchens, bathrooms, and in vinyl floor tiles, and in sheds and garages. It is advisable to have an Asbestos visual ID report conducted on the property. To know what you could expose you and your family too.
Health problem from exposure to Asbestos can be Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Asbestos warts, Pleural plaques, pleural thickening.
Asbestos is very difficult to remove from your person and is absorbed into the blood stream.
In 2009 The Russian Federation was the largest producer with about 50% world share followed by China (14%), Brazil (12.5%), Kazakhstan (10.5%) and Canada (9%).
Asbestos is still out there and the risks are real!
Important Note: Only by laboratory testing can the type and concentration of asbestos be determined. Any removal or renovation works should be undertaken by suitable qualified professionals using appropriate safety precautions.
HEALTH WARNING
You can be exposed to Asbestos from rail way sleepers that have has Asbestos in them from the train brakes up till 1986.
