We are pleased to announce that Karen Banton through the Bernie Banton Foundation has agreed to John Carter's request that Bernie be Commemorated as the Honourable Patron of AsbestosInfo.

Bernie and John's shared goal is to make all Australians aware of the dangers of Asbestos to themselves and their families and how to manage that danger by becoming more Asbestos Aware.

Asbestos is part of our environment.
In building works prior to 1987, asbestos was regarded as a universal product
and used in many applications in homes and workplaces.

This site has been prepared as your first point of reference on asbestos and
asbestos containing products as a service to our Australian community.

Features of this site include:

• General and specific information to assist you to
  understand, learn and work with asbestos containing products in your home (click link for more information)

  Here are some common questions. Click them for quick answers.
  - What is Asbestos?
  - What is the risk to my health breathing in Asbestos fibres?
  - How Do I Recognise Asbestos?
  - The Difference between Friable and Non-friable Asbestos?
  - How do I identify possible Asbestos containing products in my home?
  - How do I sample potential Asbestos products for testing?
  - Working on Asbestos - DIY or Contractor?
  - Asbestos in your workplace?
  - Technical definitions of Asbestos.

• Information to help you understand the responsibilities of your employer regarding the management of asbestos containing products in your work place (click link for more information)

• You may know someone who has been diagnosed with an asbestos disease or suspect they may have an asbestos
  related disease. Time is all important - so it is important
  to get the right advice from experienced people.
  This section will provide you with a list of all the organisations available and the contact details of those nearest you.

• There are a lot of things - small and large that you can do.
  It is about sharing your awareness of asbestos with your
  family, friends and work colleagues - which will help us achieve our Goal of 100% Asbestos Awareness Nationally by 2010.
  Click on our asbestos info objectives link to see what you
  can do to help - today.