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 that may be demolished or renovated means its dangers remain very real.  In Brisbane and across wider Queensland and indeed Australia as a whole, the process of asbestos removal is heavily regulated and for good reason. Improper removal and disposal not only places you as a homeowner at risk but the wider community too.  To avoid these risks, It’s important to understand the local guidelines and find tr ..read more

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, strength and insulation properties. Little was known or understood about asbestos fibres during this period, however, this changed following increasing instances of illness amongst those working with it.  It is now known to pose serious health risks when disturbed, with asbestos exposure being linked with serious lung diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. Due to these risks, it is es ..read more

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 the health effects and dangers associated with this exposure is vital. The best way to empower and protect yourself and others against unnecessary exposure is to engage in safety training regarding asbestos risks.  In this guide, we’ll take a look at what is involved with an asbestos safety course, the benefits an awareness of asbestos brings and what is required to ensure optimal traini ..read more

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 your home for the presence of asbestos. While newer homes built after 2003 when the asbestos ban came into place should be free of this hazard, older homes pose a significant exposure risk.  A serious concern for occupational safety and health reasons, there is strict legislation now in place, Australia-wide, governing how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely.  Before you renovate, we recommend ..read more

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, it is the many lasting and deeply painful human experiences tied to this that should be marked as the true costs.  If you’ve never stopped to consider the long-term impacts of asbestos exposure from economic to emotional, social or community, this guide is for you.  The Economic Impacts of Asbestos-Related Diseases Aside from the crippling medical costs many families will endure, the economic burden of b ..read more

Very few words can elicit such instant feelings of fear or worry in the way ‘asbestos’ does. With a long, proven history of causing significant illness through exposure and now legally banned from use, this response is warranted.  Many of us live in homes with asbestos and have learned to accept its presence as low-risk so long as it remains undisturbed. However, when it comes to selling a property, the mention of asbestos is enough to send prospective buyers running or asking for a serious price reduction. In this guide, we’ll look at why removing asbestos before listing your home for s ..read more

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 to demolish or renovate their property, ensuring the safe removal of asbestos is crucial. This ensures the maintenance of a healthy living environment and minimizes the likelihood of asbestos-related health problems in your household. With Icon Asbestos Removals, you can eliminate this dangerous substance from your home. Our professional asbestos removal services are both safe and reliabl ..read more

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 insulating properties. However, asbestos is also a known carcinogen, and exposure to asbestos can lead to a number of serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Asbestos is still a major issue for many buildings around the country, as it was once declared a safe and cheap building material it was then used in various constructions, primarily in housing but also for business buildings, offices ..read more

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 various materials, unfortunately back then it wasn’t known how dangerous and toxic asbestos is to humans, and it was seen as a cheap and safe building material and was used in almost everything. You may be thinking that the 1980s are well over 40 years ago now, so why would I be worried about asbestos? Unfortunately asbestos is still a problem as there are still numerous homes, buildings, and schools that were constructed back t ..read more

While asbestos-containing building materials were phased out of use in the 90s, the reality is that many homes built before this still contain asbestos. Asbestos in your home could be hidden in any number of places, which is why it is important to proceed with caution if renovating or undertaking demolition work. A hired professional can help you find asbestos in your home, safely remove it and dispose of it properly, keeping you and your loved ones safe from exposure. Wondering where asbestos could be hiding in your home? Let’s take a look. Well Known Asbestos Materials When most of us think ..read more