It’s National Asbestos Awareness Week.
Before beginning a DIY project, always check if your home was built before 1990 as many building materials used then contained asbestos.
To keep your family and community safe, follow this handy checklist from Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency
✔ Call a pro. It’s easier, safer and often cheaper to get a professional to do the job for you.
✔ Dispose safely. All asbestos waste must be properly disposed of at a licensed facility.
✔ Avoid fines. There are strict laws and heavy fines for illegal disposal.
Visit www.asbestossafety.gov.au to find out more.
