Elsewhere in the world, however, the asbestos market is still strong. Which countries are continuing to mine and manufacture the mineral, and for what purpose?
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Asbestos encapsulation is popular amongst homeowners as an alternative to removal. Here are the facts you need to know, from the asbestos experts at Chemcare.
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Asbestos is still found in many New Zealand homes, despite being banned. What does the future look like for the material and the health effects it causes?
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If you have discovered asbestos in your property, you should know what you’re dealing with by collecting a sample for testing - here’s how to do it safely.
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The Ministry of Health regulations to manage asbestos materials in New Zealand require each removal job checked by an independent asbestos assessor to deal with asbestos safely.
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The New Zealand annual fatality rate from asbestos-related illness, is about 170 people a year. New regulations are dedicated to reducing this and if possible, down to zero fatalities.
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There’s a lot of dangerous misinformation concerning asbestos in New Zealand. We’ve busted 6 common asbestos myths to help clear the air.
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Asbestos when exposed to fire can become brittle and breakable and more likely to allow fibres into the air. For this reason, fire is considered an asbestos damaging catalyst.
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Natural disasters can cause asbestos to become friable and hazardous. We have a look at the risks and discuss why it’s always best to remove asbestos before the unexpected happens.
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Asbestos fibres can easily become lodged in clothing. once trapped, the risk is high that these fibres will become airborne and ingested into the body of the wearer or nearby people.
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