ONCALL ASBESTOS
CONSULTANCY

Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral made up of tiny fibres. It was used because it is cheap, fire resistant, durable and an efficient insulating material. Asbestos was widely used in building materials for residential premises up until the late 1980's. The manufacture and use of asbestos products was banned nationally from 31 December 2003. This ban applies to manufacture, supply, storage, sale, use, reuse, installation and replacement of asbestos. Since 2004 it has not been imported or used in any Australian products.

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​Asbestos poses a health risk when asbestos fibres are released into the air and inhaled or ingested

​​The presence of asbestos in domestic and commercial dwellings generally does not pose a health risk unless the material containing asbestos is disturbed, deteriorates or is broken and produces a dust which contains asbestos fibres. Breathing these fibres into the lungs may in turn cause a range of health problems including asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and pleural plaques.

It is difficult to determine whether a material contains asbestos. If you are concerned, Oncall Asbestos Consultancy can assist in this area.

P​lease contact us if you have any questions relating to asbestos on 0455 558 605 or via our online contact form.

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