ASBESTOS
Asbestos was widely used as a building material from 1919 until the early 1980s. It is commonly found in eaves, wall cladding, roofing, around pipes in bathrooms and laundries, and in fences.
Exposure to asbestos can cause permanent damage to your health, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
Maintenance principles DO – Be informed about the laws surrounding asbestos handling and removal – Use a WorkSafe licensed asbestos removalist to handle, transport and dispose of asbestos – Seek advice from an architect or Registered Building Practitioner when planning works
Things to avoid DO NOT
Allow anyone to start work on your heritage property until you know whether there is any asbestos in the building
Learn more Victorian Government, Asbestos in Victoria , available at asbestos.vic.gov.au City of Casey, Handling Asbestos , available at casey.vic.gov.au/handling-asbestos
Older buildings commonly include asbestos.
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