by About The House | Sep 30, 2021 | Asbestos Questions, Asbestos, Asbestos Health Risks, Dangers of Asbestos, Demolition, Safe Asbestos Removal, sample testing
n most states in Australia, including NSW, you can legally remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos. For reference, that’s about one wall of a small to medium size bathroom. On top of that, you are only allowed to remove non-friable asbestos yourself. Non-friable means that the material cannot be crumbled or pulverised into dust when dry using just your hand pressure
by About The House | May 26, 2021 | Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos-related illness, Banned Substance, Dangers of Asbestos, Other
We all know Asbestos is a dangerous deadly substance, The three major health risks associated with Asbestos use include Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and lung Cancer. We are grateful that this substance is now banned and can no longer be used in your home.
by About The House | May 4, 2021 | Safe Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Health Risks, Asbestos Questions, Asbestos-related illness
About The House has been a proud member of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA) for nearly 10 years. In that time, we have become firm advocates of safer building practices and asbestos removal on the Central Coast. With the launch of our new...
by About The House | Nov 25, 2020 | Asbestos Health Risks, Safe Asbestos Removal
It’s Asbestos Awareness week this Month in Australia! We’re grateful that the Australian government continues to get the message out about the health risks of exposure to asbestos as well as how prevalent and how insidious this material can be! Australia was one of...
by About The House | Jun 22, 2020 | Demolition, Asbestos Health Risks
So who will admit to being a regular council- clean up scavenger? Go on, own it! There is nothing quite like the thrill of finding an item you need. But there are some important things you should know before pilfering from the pile. Salvaging from toss out piles...
by About The House | Mar 31, 2020 | Asbestos Health Risks
With the world in lockdown, many are asking how the coronavirus will affect sufferers and survivors of Mesothelioma. Throughout the world people are experiencing new fears, anxieties and challenges. It appears no walks of life are exempt from contracting COVID-19,...
