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.

Find out how to identify asbestos, how to manage it, and who to call to get help removing it.