It is feared do-it-yourself asbestos removal kits funded by the Tasmanian government could lead to a rise in the deadly material being dumped illegally. Workplace relations Minister, David O'Byrne ...

Asbestos was used in building materials until it was discovered that inhalation of fibres could cause cancers.

DIY SOS AsbestosAsbestos is the single greatest cause of work related deaths in the UK. On average 20 tradesmen die per week from asbestos related illness.

Asbestos becomes dangerous when broken down into small dust particles and breathed in. It can still commonly be found in all kinds of buildings constructed or refurbished between 1950 and 1980.

Many Australians love rolling up their sleeves and undertaking their own home improvements. But before you grab a hammer or ...

The danger of do-it-yourself (DIY) renovators handling asbestos was highlighted when the state government last week made local governments responsible for monitoring the removal of asbestos from ...

Research based on a NSW questionnaire shows around six in ten DIY renovators have been exposed to asbestos, but fewer than 15 per cent say they regularly use protection.

P.E.I.’s Workers Compensation Board has reviewed and revised the rules for contractors removing asbestos from buildings during renovations or demolition.

Research based on a NSW questionnaire shows around six in ten DIY renovators have been exposed to asbestos, but fewer than 15 per cent say they regularly use protection.