Asbestos

Asbestos is the name given to a group of fibrous silicate minerals that occur naturally in the environment. Asbestos fibres are typically found in building products used in Australia from the1950's to the 1990's and in some car parts.

With many Australians now tackling do-it-yourself home projects, more people are becoming exposed to the dangers of asbestos.

• Where is asbestos found and what does it look like?
• Asbestos and your health
• What should I do if I find asbestos?
• What Monash Council can do for you?

• How to avoid asbestos when renovating

Acknowledgements

Asbestos in the home: Health and safety in the home
Prepared by the Environmental Health Unit, Victorian Government Department of Human Services, June 2003.

Asbestos and your health
Better health channel, Victorian Government Department of Human Services www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asbestos_and_your_health?open

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Reviewed: 10 August 2009

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