Asbestos exposure involves being accidentally or intentionally exposed to the hazardous substance in a personal or professional capacity.
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There are upwards of 3,000 wildfires in New Zealand each year and many thousands more worldwide. While most people’s primary concern is the fires themselves, there’s something of equal concern to consider, and that’s asbestos.
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what we can’t do is control what our neighbours do with their properties. When asbestos is friable, it poses a risk to both the homeowners and possibly even surrounding houses.
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Asbestos is a hazardous natural mineral that can cause a variety of health problems when the tiny fibres are breathed in.
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Monitoring the air around a known source of asbestos can be just as crucial as the removal process itself, and it involves sampling the air to assess exposure and the effectiveness of your control measures.
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If you have received a mesothelioma diagnosis and want to arm yourself with as much information as possible, here are some of the best mesothelioma foundations in New Zealand and overseas.
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While asbestos is undoubtedly one of the most well-known substances we once thought to be safe, it’s not the only one. You can learn about some of the other most surprising ones below.
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While WorkSafe may not always recommend keeping ACM as the best option, here’s how you can ensure your safety when drilling when asbestos may be present.
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If you’re a veteran who isn’t sure how asbestos could have affected you, you can learn more about veterans and asbestos exposure below.
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Government support in asbestos removal can be crucial, particularly as mishandling of this material can result in lives being lost.
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According to WorkSafe, you can remove up to 10m2 or less of non-friable asbestos yourself over the course of an entire removal project.
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Salvaging historic buildings and their materials in NZ can take a significant amount of planning and hard work.
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Demolition works can require a significant amount of planning due to how many hazards present themselves on the average building site.
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While you may not be expecting to encounter asbestos in the workplace, there have been situations where surprise discoveries have been made.
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Learn more about bagging instructions for asbestos-containing material (ACM) and more from our latest update.
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Alongside coveralls and disposable boot covers, respirators are crucial for preventing the accidental inhalation of asbestos particles that may make you sick.
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Worrying about asbestos, AKA asbestos anxiety can be all-consuming, and we’re here to let you know that it doesn’t have to be.
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When there are so many rules and regulations that change from country to country, it’s not always easy to know which laws and regulations apply to you.
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You might have a lot of ‘what happens’ questions about asbestos. We’ll try to answer them for you.
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Some people become aware of the existence of asbestos when they undertake home renovations. Until that point, it hasn’t affected their life in any way and wasn’t a cause for concern.
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