Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce

The Taskforce was commissioned by the Victorian Government in 2019 to review asbestos handling, management and disposal in the Latrobe Valley.

[Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce @LVasbestos]

Did you know that asbestos can cause lung and ovarian cancer and other diseases?
Australia is now seeing a third wave of asbestos victims who are mainly home renovators.
Be aware – asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.
Find out more at https://t.co/gr4o0qKL2H

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Take care when cleaning your home if it was built before 1990.
Even minor damage to asbestos-containing materials can result in the release of deadly fibres.
Do not use any abrasive cleaning processes, including sanding, scrubbing, water blasting, or compressed air.
#asbestos

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Asbestos offcuts were often used as garden edging in homes built before the 1990s.
Fences, old sheds, outhouses, dog kennels, and even some old garden ornaments contain asbestos.
Make sure you understand the risks and protect yourself before doing any home maintenance.

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Whenever you’re dealing with asbestos, make sure you protect yourself with the right workwear and dispose of it along with the asbestos materials. View the fact sheet here: https://t.co/oK1qMYkAXl #asbestos #PPE

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Asbestos was often used in the adhesive under lino, vinyl floors, and vinyl tile in homes built before 1990.

Before you rip up your old lino floor, it's important to get an asbestos check so that you’re not exposing yourself or your family to deadly asbestos fibres.

[Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce @LVasbestos]

Did you know that asbestos can cause ovarian cancer and other diseases?
If your home was built before 1990, get an asbestos check before doing any home improvement activities.
Keep yourself and your family safe. It’s in more places than you’d think.
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Did you know tax deductions for environmental protection activities including asbestos testing, removal, and disposal may be available?
If you think you could potentially have asbestos on your farm, you can find out more here: https://t.co/vKaksZeXIa
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In Australia asbestos was used in more than 3000 building products up until 1990.
Many of these products are now naturally degrading and releasing dangerous cancer-causing asbestos fibres.
Call a professional for advice before you do any DIY.

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Did you know that building inspections do not include checking for asbestos?
Get an asbestos check and find out where it is.
Find out more at: https://t.co/Y0nxamHXCc

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According to the World Health Organisation, there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.
Asbestos is known to cause cancer.
Inhaling or ingesting asbestos fibres can lead to lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and other diseases.
It is entirely preventable.
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Putting cancer-causing asbestos in a household rubbish bin is not only illegal, but you are also risking the health of anyone who comes into contact with it.
To find a licensed asbestos disposal facility near you, visit: https://t.co/PEHbVdeSEO
#asbestos #asbestosremoval

[Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce @LVasbestos]

Asbestos can cause cancer and other health issues.
Be aware – asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.
Find out more at https://t.co/gr4o0qKL2H
#asbestos #asbestoslurks

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Tradies are at a higher risk of being exposed to asbestos than the general population.
If you are working on buildings built before 1990, it's important to know how to protect yourself from the hazards of this once popular and now degrading building material.

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Never use high-pressure water or scrub, sand or grind to clean an asbestos cement roof or any other asbestos materials such as eaves or fences.
This can result in widespread asbestos fibre contamination and an expensive clean-up.
Ingesting asbestos fibres can cause cancer.

[Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce @LVasbestos]

So, you have found the perfect home and with a bit of DIY, it will be the envy of the neighbours.
If it was built before 1990 it is likely to contain asbestos.
Before you grab the tools get an asbestos check and protect yourself from cancer-causing asbestos fibres.

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Up until the mid-1980s, Australia had one of the highest rates of asbestos use in the world, so much so, 1 out of every 3 homes has asbestos in it.

Asbestos lurks in more places than you'd think: https://t.co/vEZ4Gj4Z16

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#Asbestos waste must be properly wrapped, sealed and labelled for disposal at a licensed facility. Find out how to safely and legally dispose of asbestos in your area. Visit https://t.co/7poOmZ975L

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It’s National Asbestos Awareness Week.
Are you a landlord with a property built before 1990 and not sure if it has asbestos?
Tax deductions for environmental protection activities including asbestos testing, removal & disposal may be available.
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