Do I have asbestos in my home?

There is no easy answer to this question
- but the information in this website will help you to become more informed about the potential for asbestos containing products that could exist in your home.

If you home was built prior to 1987 it may contain building products known to contain asbestos. Products imported after this dated have also been found to contain asbestos.

For information about identifying asbestos, the health affects, working with contractors and what you can do if you suspect you may have asbestos containing products in your home. Click the link Asbestos Awareness.

The presentation briefly covers the following topics:

  • Overview of Asbestos in Australia

  • What is Asbestos?

  • When and how does Asbestos affect me?

  • What are the Health affects of Asbestos?

  • How do I recognise Asbestos?

  • How do I protect my family from possible exposure to Asbestos fibres in my home?

  • What training do I need?

  • Working with Asbestos – Maintenance – Do It Yourself

  • – Managing Trades Persons – Managing Builders / Asbestos Removalists

  • On-going Management

  • - Monitoring and maintaining Asbestos products in your home

  • Managing asbestos in Your Home safely - A step by step process

  • For answers and solutions to these questions click the Asbestos Awareness link.

    If you have an urgent asbestos matter, please contact Asbestos & You on email info@asbestosandyou.com.au or visit their website www.asbestosandyou.com.au.