29Aug

Asbestos Disposal Options Perth

Written by Rapid Asbestos. Posted in Asbestos

What are your Options for Asbestos Disposal in Perth?

If you live or work in a building constructed in the 1970s, there’s a high chance asbestos may have been used in its construction.

The hazardous material has been banned in Australia since 2003, but it is estimated that one in three homes still contains the deadly substance.

Australia has strict regulations in place governing how to safely remove asbestos. However, for many home owners concerns remain about the material and safe asbestos disposal.

Concerned your home could be exposed? Here are the options for safe asbestos disposal in Perth.

23Jan

Asbestos Dumped in Lane-way near Primary School

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

Asbestos dumped again, this time right next to a primary school.
Approximately 8 tonnes of broken asbestos was dumped in a lane way early Friday morning, putting lives at risk for residence, local businesses and children.

18Jan

Roe 8 site – Riddled with Asbestos

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

The planned site for the new Roe 8 has been looked more like a battle zone over the past few months. With Police and protesters clashing on a regular basis. But the newly found danger to local residents and Roe 8 workers may end up costing lives.

11Jan

Perth – The Asbestos Capital of Australia

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

Perth is known as the asbestos capital of not only Australia, but of the world. With almost every home built before 1987 containing asbestos. Even after a ban was put on for Asbestos Mining in Australia is the mid 1980’s. Asbestos was still allowed to be legally supplied and installed until 31st of December 2003.

The most shocking statistic is that approximately 98% of residents in Perth are within 1km of Asbestos material.

28Dec

Asbestos Mining is still happening

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

Even though the dangers of asbestos are known globally, this hasn’t stopped certain countries mining this deadly product.

27Dec

Crayons and Science Test Kits test positive to ASBESTOS

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

A recent test of some of the most popular brands on children’s crayons and crime lab kits have been found to contain asbestos material. Including Disney and Nickelodeon.

These items were purchased from a range of locations including toysrus.com and the American giant Amazon.com

26Dec

Asbestos found in Talcum Powder

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

Talcum Powder or “Baby Powder, is a product that has been, or currently is being used in almost every household in Australia.
Imagine the thought of using a Talc containing asbestos on your new born!!

Here is a list of the Talcum Power brands that are known to contain asbestos.

26Dec

Shocking Asbestos Products

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

As we all know, a large percentage of properties around Perth Western Australia contain some form of asbestos material. What is shocking however is the long list of asbestos based household products that were bought and sold in years gone by.
We don’t know the extent of the damage caused by these products, but if there is any chance you still have these products in your house. We recommend you have them removed IMMEDIATELY!!

21Nov

Mulch Used For Perth Transport Project Found To Contain Asbestos

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

Mulch Used For Perth Transport Project Found To Contain Asbestos identified during the Perth Railway Project.

Documentation received by ABC reveals approx 10,000 sq/m of contaminated soil used meters away from houses, contains asbestos.

21Nov

DIY Renovators – Next Wave Of Asbestos Related Diseases

Written by Brad O'Dea. Posted in Asbestos

It has been reported that the next wave of people suffering from asbestosis and mesothelioma are home renovators. As asbestos is present in a high percentage of properties in Australia, there is no need to take unnecessary risks.