Identifying Asbestos in your property: What you need to know

Identifying Asbestos in your property: What you need to know

If your property was built in the early 60s up until the late 80s, chances are, asbestos is present in it. Asbestos was widely used as a construction and insulation material before it was banned in late 2003. In fact, the Australian government’s Asbestos Safety and...
What are the different types of Asbestos?

What are the different types of Asbestos?

Asbestos is the generic name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals with an elongated fibrous shape. Once known as the “miracle mineral” asbestos was widely used in residential and commercial products due to its many useful properties, including its...
Information for those arranging an Asbestos assessment

Information for those arranging an Asbestos assessment

The asbestos safety and eradication agency have created a handy brochure on information for arranging an asbestos assessment. www.asbestossafety.gov.au Identifibre can carry out any asbestos assessment you may require: Division 5 Asbestos in the Workplace surveys and...
What to know about Mesothelioma and Asbestos exposure

What to know about Mesothelioma and Asbestos exposure

When you hear the word mesothelioma, the first thing that probably comes to mind is asbestos. Chances are, you’ve probably heard or seen it on TV and know about the dangers of it. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that’s highly aggressive and affects the lungs,...
Surprising facts about Asbestos

Surprising facts about Asbestos

Asbestos was a popular building material back in the day. It was used extensively due to its affordability and excellent insulation and fire-resistant properties and was even used in everyday products such as clothes and crayons, until it was finally banned in...