Asbestos Flashcards
1
Q
What is Asbestos?
A
Asbestos is a silicate mineral found in rocks and deposits. It was used in a variety of building products in Australia ip until 2003.
2
Q
What are 4 asbestos related diseases?
A
1- Lung cancer
2- mesothelioma
3- Asbestosis
4- pleural Plaqs
3
Q
What are some of the phase out dates of asbestos materials in Australia?
A
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
