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Why Asbestos Material?
• Heat resistant• Cheap of prices• High durability
• References: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/asbestos
The Types of Asbestos
• 'Friable' is used to refer to asbestos-containing materials that can be easily reduced to powder when crushed by hand, when dry.
• 'Non-friable', or bonded asbestos is used to refer to asbestos-containing materials in which the asbestos is firmly bound in the matrix of the material.
Asbestos in Brisbane
You are mistaken if you think that asbestos is the problem in the past. This toxic material, which can cause lung cancers and mesothelioma, is still present in two-thirds of Australian houses. Although Australia has banned the use of asbestos in constructions, this material still exists in some buildings in Brisbane. Most buildings built before the mid-1980s will be highly likely to contain fibrous.
Health Hazards
A prolong exposure to asbestos fibre can lead to the development of aggressive diseases.• Mesothelioma• Asbestosis• Lung cancer
Asbestos Removal• A DIY project require protective equipment and a safe removal
process• Accidents can happen unexpectedly, asbestos is so dangerous, don’t
play with it.
• Reference: https://www.domain.com.au/news/diy-asbestos-20120508-1ya5z/
License for asbestos removal
The requirements for handling different types of ACMs are:• Non-friable material that does not exceed 10 square
meters in area can be removed without a license• Over ten square meters of non-friable material must be
removed by a Class-A or Class-B licensed removalist• Friable materials must be removed by a class-A licensed
removalist
Reference: asbestos removal Brisbane project