-related diseases if homeowners are not aware of the risks before doing works on their properties, an expert has warned.
"When construction companies, builders, and mum-and-dad renovators demolish old structures, if an asbestos survey isn't undertaken, there is a risk that the demolition may impact directly on unidentified asbestos-containing materials," he said. "TAFEs may do a one-hour course on asbestos at the start of an apprenticeship. That's the next generation.
The pressure disturbed the asbestos - which became hazardous and airborne - and spread to the house, garden, a neighbour's home and parked cars on the street. One in three homes in Australia has asbestos, with it typically found in electrical backing, wet areas, flooring, a heater or fireplace, cement, hot water units or insulation.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)