Here we aim to bring you a range of information so that you can become more asbestos aware. Check back regularly as we bring you more information on how to stay safe and minimise exposure to asbestos for you and those around you.
Asbestos Testing: What It Is And How It Helps You In House Renovating
When building or renovating any kind of structure, it’s vital that you make sure you are using building materials that are both safe and sturdy.
Why Asbestos Testing Is So Important?
Many older homes in New Zealand have features and materials that may contain asbestos, which was very common in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
Interpreting Your Asbestos Results
You’ve heard that asbestos may be present in your cement cladding, or vinyl flooring, or textured ceiling, or virtually any other building material used before
Respiratory Protection for Asbestos Work
Asbestos is most dangerous when it is airborne, where it is easily drawn into our respiratory system when we breathe. The first thing to consider
Asbestos & Hot Water Cylinders
Why was asbestos used in hot water cylinders Those hot water tanks that usually live in what we sometimes call the hot water cupboard, are
Asbestos Sprayed Coating
What is Asbestos Sprayed Coating? Asbestos sprayed coating is an insulation material used to prevent torsion and collapsing of structural elements in case of fire.
How Does Asbestos Testing Work?
How is an asbestos sample tested? After a sample is taken of a material suspected to contain asbestos, it is then analysed by a laboratory
Asbestos Cement in the Home
How to manage asbestos cement in the home Asbestos cement is one of the most common products found in residential homes. It is often found
Asbestos-Related Health Risks
What makes asbestos dangerous to our health? When asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed, asbestos fibres become airborne and can then be inhaled. Asbestos causes
