- By ICON GroupPublished On: March 15, 2024
Asbestos, commonly used in construction until the late 20th century, is now a known health hazard. Unfortunately, while it is no longer in use, its widespread presence in older homes [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: January 15, 2024
Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring minerals, was widely used in construction and various building materials until the late 20th century. It was favoured due to its heat resistance, [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: December 8, 2023
If you work in the construction industry or similar, exposure to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is an ever-present risk. For this reason, ensuring you and any employees you oversee understand [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: November 15, 2023
If you are preparing to renovate your home, you’ll know how many steps are involved in simply getting started. One vitally important step that should never be overlooked is checking [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: October 30, 2023
When thinking about asbestos and the consequences we now know are related to its exposure, it can be easy to focus more on the medical aspect and costs associated. In reality, [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: September 15, 2023
If you’re considering a knock down rebuild or renovation of a property with a known risk of asbestos contamination, an asbestos inspection is vital. Due to the health risks [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: July 30, 2023
Have you discovered asbestos in your Sunshine Coast home? A hazardous material commonly found in older buildings, asbestos poses significant health risks when disturbed. For Sunshine Coast homeowners seeking [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: July 8, 2023
Why is asbestos still a problem? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that has been used in a wide variety of products for its strength, fire resistance, and [...]
- By Curtis LyonsPublished On: June 24, 2023
I. Asbestos, once a miracle material now a silent killer. Up until around the 1980s, asbestos use was fairly common, it was used for numerous different products and in [...]