Why You Need An Asbestos Removal Service in Brisbane?

By: Chloe Scarlett

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

Solution

Always seek help and advice from a professional removalist to remove ACM at your premises! Please read more about asbestos or contact your local council.Asbestos is one of the most dangerous material, we need to understand the law, the procedure of working with this fibre. Thanks!