As Asbestos Awareness Week approaches and house renovations ramp up for summer, it’s vital that you ensure your home is safe from asbestos. 

Materials containing asbestos have been banned from use in Australia for over 20 years, but it’s still present in millions of homes, as well as public and commercial buildings.

Asbestos is particularly likely to be present in homes that were built before 1990. It could be found anywhere indoors or outdoors. The older the asbestos is, the more dangerous it may be.

So, if you are planning to have any work done on your house, you need to be especially careful as renovation work can disturb the fibres of any asbestos and cause danger.

This could be anything from adding lights or cameras in your eaves, removing sheeting or even pressure washing the walls and roofs. 

To keep you and your family safe, make sure you get a professional check for asbestos before getting any work done on or around your home. There are also specific requirements for the safe removal, disposal and transport of asbestos. It is strongly recommended you engage professionals to undertake any removal work regardless of the size.

Simply search for a licensed provider in your area and arrange an inspection to protect you and your family from exposure.

For more detailed information and helpful tips, visit the National Asbestos Awareness Week website.