Asbestos

Asbestos was commonly used in the manufacture of residential building materials from the mid-1940s until the late 1980s.

Asbestos can pose a serious health risk if fibres are suspended in air and breathed into the lungs. Breathing asbestos fibres into the lungs can cause a range of diseases, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.

You have a legal responsibility when building or renovating to ensure asbestos is safely removed and disposed of.

Visit the Asbestos Victoria website