Asbestos is dangerous

Asbestos is dangerous.

Do not take advice on asbestos from estate agents or any other person who is not qualified.

To remove asbestos, a roofer needs to be licensed.

Under no circumstances should a person live or work in the premises while renovations are taking place.

There is asbestos in different products: some floor tiles, pipes and roofing.

Insist on seeing the tradesman's asbestos removal licence.

To remove asbestos, a person must have certified apparel and breathing apparatus.

All removed asbestos must be double bagged and disposed of at specific asbestos tips.

All asbestos dust must be vacuumed before and after working, especially the internal roof space.

If you are still in doubt, contact WorkCover.

One speck of asbestos dust of any colour can cause asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Email, 15 Nov 2012

Peter Hartley, Killcare Heights