Asbestos Awareness

Australia's history with asbestos is a long, nasty legacy. This video gives a short insight into Asbestos awareness and how Australia was - and still is - impacted by asbestos.

The key to understanding the dangers of asbestos and keeping your home safe is having an understanding of asbestos and what it is. The video begins by explaining what asbestos is - a natural mineral rock, that was used extensively in Australia over the last century.

Why was asbestos extensively used?

Asbestos is heat resistant, provides thermal and sound insulation, offers good mechanical performance, and is inexpensive.

The video then goes on to explain the risks of asbestos to humans. Asbestos fibers can be dispersed in the air when they are loose or become damaged. Workers in the building trade are the most at risk of inhaling asbestos. Once these asbestos fibers are inhaled, respiratory diseases can develop up to 30 years after the initial exposure. Repeated asbestos exposure and smoking are aggravating factors.

The video then goes on to explain the forms in which asbestos was used in construction when it was banned in Australia and effective risk management of asbestos.

The above Asbestos Awareness video is well-researched, informative and educational. As Australians, many of us know what asbestos is, but aren't entirely aware of all of the dangers of asbestos. It's important for everyone to be educated on asbestos and the risks, to ensure people don't unknowingly expose themselves to asbestos or handle it incorrectly.

The best way to keep your health and your family safe from asbestos is to have an asbestos specialist manage any suspecting materials or products. An asbestos removal Brisbane team will remove the risk for you and your house. They will be able to safely test the product, remove it, dispose of it and keep your house or building safe.