Asbestos

Question 1

What is Asbestos?

Answer 1

Asbestos is a silicate mineral found in rocks and deposits. It was used in a variety of building products in Australia up until 2003.

Question 2

What are 4 asbestos related diseases?

Answer 2

1- Lung cancer
2- mesothelioma
3- Asbestosis
4- pleural Plaqs

Question 3

What are some of the phase out dates of asbestos materials in Australia?

Answer 3

Late 1970s - Friable and sprayed, lagging asbestos
1982 - AC Sheeting
1984- corrugated roofing sheeting
1986- All other Asbestis cement products
1997- gaskets
Dec 2003 - All Asbestos materials banned

Question 4

What is Friable and non-Friable asbestos materials?

Answer 4

Friable = easily crumbled or pulverised
Eg: insultation

Non-Friable = Hold the fibres and difficult to break down
Eg; floor tiles

Question 5

What is Friable and non-Friable asbestos materials?

Answer 5

Friable = easily crumbled or pulverised
Eg: insultation

Non-Friable = Hold the fibres and difficult to break down
Eg; floor tiles