Asbestos Fact Sheet

Asbestos has been used in thousands of homes throughout Australia. It is most commonly found in fibro. In 2003, the manufacture and supply of asbestos was banned.

Work Cover has provided a fact sheet detailing safe methods of management, removal and disposal.

Download Asbestos Fact Sheet

Useful Links

NSW Department of Environment and Conservation
www.epa.nsw.gov.au

NSW Department of Local Government (for the website of your Local Council)
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au

Waste Service NSW
www.wasteservice.nsw.gov.au

WorkCover NSW
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

Pleural Mesothelioma Center
www.pleuralmesothelioma.com