Hazardous materials can be found in insulation, fireproofing, cladding, air conditioners, paint, fluorescent lights, electrical transformers and exit signs.
Typical Hazardous materials which can be found in buildings, structures and within the soil:
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Asbestos is a hazardous material that poses a risk to health by inhalation if the fibres become airborne and people are exposed to these fibres.
Exposure to asbestos fibres is known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaque and lung cancer.
Asbestos containing materials (ACM) were extensively used in Australian buildings, plant and equipment, ships, trains and motor vehicles from the 1950’s till the 1970’s, and some uses, such as friction materials and gaskets were only discontinued on 31December 2003.
Despite regulation of asbestos containing materials, they are still common in commercial buildings and structures. VIEW MORE
When do you need an Asbestos Management Plan?
An Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) is a tool used when managing asbestos in a building, structure or in contaminated waste and soil. Most commonly an AMP is utilised by the controller of a building to assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres to building occupiers and the public. VIEW MORE
Mesothelioma is a rare form of Cancer that develops from the transformed cells originating in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many internal organs of the body. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was used commercially for its desirable physical properties. Mesothelioma Cancer Image […]
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