A residential area on the northern beaches of Sydney was yesterday forced into lockdown following a major incident of asbestos contamination. Hazmat crews attended the site in Bilgoa Plateau late
Cosmetics under scrutiny after testing revealed asbestos materials in talc
An article published in last month’s Environmental Health Insights showed that researchers found measurable amounts of asbestos in one in seven cosmetic products that contain talc. The researchers, from the Environmental Working
Consumers warned over invalid asbestos licenses
Western Australian consumers seeking asbestos and demolition work have been warned to avoid an operator who is falsely claiming valid WorkSafe licenses for asbestos-related work. The licenses have either expired
Canberra man awarded national first government payment for exposure to ‘Mr Fluffy’ loose-fill asbestos
A Canberra man who was diagnosed with mesothelioma after playing in loose-fill ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos as a child has been awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars by
Brisbane company fined for failing to notice asbestos before demolition
A Brisbane demolition company has received a $6,000 fine for failing to ensure the health and safety of its employees while they were working, pleading guilty to the offence in