Sydney Asbestos Removal, Testing, Disposal Blog

Early this year, a child bringing mulch home from a playground in Sydney made national headlines. It set off alarms after the child’s mother told reporters she saw what looked like chunks of asbestos in the mulch. Subsequent investigations by authorities found traces of this cancerous material in mulch from dozens of other sites across…

Asbestos was once a star player in Australia’s construction and industrial scenes thanks to its durability and resistance to heat. In the 1950s and 60s, Australia was riding high on a construction boom. Asbestos, known for its fireproof qualities (among others), became a go-to material. The asbestos material was everywhere – from roofing sheets to…

Looking back, it’s easy to see why asbestos was a common material used in construction, including roofing. The mineral is durable and it has a melting point of around 1,600 Fahrenheit (approximately 871 Celsius), making it fire-resistant. Thankfully, everyone now understands the serious health risks it poses. The mineral was banned in Australia in 2003,…

Three decades ago, asbestos was a popular construction material because of its cost-effectiveness and unique physical properties. In fact, Australia had one of the highest asbestos usage rates in the world up until the 1980s. In 2003, asbestos was banned due to its associated health and environmental risks. But up until now, there are still…

Asbestos has been prohibited under Australian law since December 2003. Before this change, this substance was commonly used in various vehicles and construction materials. Therefore, many homes built or renovated in the late 20th century are likely to contain traces of it. The 2003 ban was brought about because of the health risks associated with…