Asbestos can cause a number of serious diseases, including cancers and asbestosis, every year hundreds of people die due to these asbestos-related diseases. 

When the friable Asbestos fibres are released into the air and inhaled, fibres get trapped in the lungs causing diseases that can take five to twenty years before symptoms develop. It’s due to these health issues asbestos products have been completely banned in Australia since 2003.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was commonly used in building materials. This product is strong and heat resistant, which is why it was widely used.

Occuhealth provides a comprehensive service for asbestos identification and management, including:

• Airborne fibre monitoring 
• Clearance inspections
• Risk assessments
• Fibre identification 
• Inspections for residential and commercial premises

All assessments are performed according to the Code for the Management and Control of Asbestos in the Workplace [NOHSC: 2018 (2005)], ensuring that reports are fully compliant with international standards for environmental protection and health safety. For more information contact us at Occuhealth on +61 8 9537 5700.

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