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Frequently asked questions about asbestos

  • What is asbestos?

    Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals composed of thin, needle-like fibers. These fibers are found in soil and rocks in many parts of the world.

  • How can asbestos harm you?

    Asbestos is dangerous because it has the ability to break down into microscopically thin fibers. ... Once lodged in the lung tissue, these fibers can cause several serious diseases, including lung cancer, asbestosis (a scarring of the lung tissue) and mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the lung cavity).

  • Where is asbestos found?

    ACM stands for asbestos-containing material and buildings constructed prior to 1990, are likely to contain asbestos materials in places like:

    • Attic insulation
    • Stipple ceilings
    • Plumbing fixtures
    • Electrical panels
    • Vinyl floor tiles
    • Drywall and cement sheets
    • Plaster, putties and caulking materials
    • Boiler and fireplace insulation
  • How do I know if I have asbestos in my home or business?

    It is very difficult to identify the presence of asbestos just by looking at it. As a general rule, certain building materials installed before the late 1980s may contain asbestos. However, the only way to be certain is to have a sample of the material analysed by a laboratory.

  • How do you test for asbestos?

    A visual inspection of your home is usually not sufficient to determine if it contains asbestos. Instead, samples of suspected asbestos fibers should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis.

  • Is it OK to live in a house with asbestos?

    You can live in a house with asbestos. If you live in an old house, the chances are that you have been living with asbestos for some time. When the asbestos-containing material is disturbed, deteriorating, or broken, however, it can be harmful to your health.

If you suspect you are being exposed to asbestos.

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Where Asbestos can be found?

ACM stands for asbestos-containing material and buildings constructed prior to 1990, are likely to contain asbestos materials. The diagram shows areas where materials containing asbestos were commonly used during construction.

These materials are not dangerous if they are in good condition and remain undisturbed.

Industrial Buildings

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  • Roof ventilators
  • ‘Super Six’, ‘Super Eight’ roof sheeting
  • Skylight and manhole frames
  • Asbestos cement vent pipe and capping
  • Fluted ridge capping used on plain roll, fluted saddle ridge, sawtooth ridge capping and ventilatiing ridge
  • Window moulding and Louvre blades
  • Barge moulding
  • ACM sheeting or ceiling tiles used in the office area, kitchen, toilet walls or mezzanine area
  • Compressed sheet flooring
  • ‘Super Six’, ‘Super Eight’ or architectural designed wall cladding
  • ACM wall sheeting or compressed sheeting
  • ‘Super Six’ awning
  • Vinyl floor tiles or sheet vinyl floor coverings
  • Compressed wall sheeting used for toilet partitions
  • Moulded telecommunications pit or electrical pit
  • DT surrounds (dis-connector trap)
  • Textile in the fuse holders
  • ACM backing to the switchboard and internal lining
  • Asbestos cement downpipes
  • Side flashing
  • Window moulding and Louvre blades
  • Rainwater heads
  • Door mouldings
  • Gutters
  • ACM woven fencing product

Residential Buildings

  • Vinyl flooring
  • Cladding, including baseboards
  • Wet area lining substrate
  • Electrical meter board
  • Compressed sheeting (asbestos containing material)
  • Soffits
  • ACM roofing panels, eg Super Six
  • Exterior window flashing
  • ACM toilet seat and cistern
  • ACM bath panel
  • ACM hotwater cupboard lining
  • ACM water tank
  • ACM ceiling tiles
  • Textured ceiling
  • ACM interior window panel
  • Gutters and downpipes
  • ACM surrounding fireplace
  • ACM clad garage
  • ACM fence panels
  • ACM stormwater trap
  • ACM stormwater and sewage piping
  • Loose fill insulation
  • ACM partition wall
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