An NSW roofing company has been convicted and fined close to half a million dollars over two incidents at workspaces at Moorebank that occurred three years ago. In the first
Staff at bus depot raise concerns after asbestos discovery
A Geelong bus depot has had a section of the site closed following asbestos being discovered on site. CBC Victoria Chief Executive Jeff Wilson confirmed that WorkSafe Victoria inspectors had
Tens of thousands in fines over failure to appropriately dispose of asbestos
A Queensland resident has been fined tens of thousands of orders for failing to properly dispose of asbestos that had been in a skip bin for years. Myron Lichtnauer was
More than $1M in fines over illegal asbestos dumping
The Allegheny County Health Department in Pennsylvania has fined an asbestos contractor more than $1 million over illegal asbestos disposal while renovating a property in Churchill, just outside of Pittsburgh.
Asbestos risk warning after natural disasters
Following a series of devastating natural disasters in recent years, health officials are warning Australians to be mindful of asbestos risks. Covid-19, flooding and bushfire crises could lead to an