Asbestos.sa.gov.au
Asbestos can harm your health
If you are a builder, tradie, installer or DIYer, be aware of the dangers
View health risksasbestos.sa.gov.au provides advice and information to help homeowners, tenants, employers and workers manage asbestos in their homes and workplaces.
Find asbestos in the home
Asbestos can be found throughout older homes often in areas where you may not expect to find it.
Find asbestos in the workplace
Make sure you know the location of asbestos before undertaking any repair or demolition work.
Removing asbestos
The type of removalist you engage depends on the type and quantity of asbestos to be removed.
Builders & tradies
As a builder or tradie, you have a general duty to control exposure to airborne asbestos fibres during any work you carry out.
Health risks
Asbestos fibres may get caught in the tissue of the lungs if inhaled which may lead to lung disease.
Fire or water damage
Fire and flood may damage asbestos-containing materials resulting in the release of fibres into the air.
Motor vehicle workshops
Many vehicles produced before 2003 are likely to have asbestos-containing components.
Who to contact
A number of agencies have responsibility with regards to asbestos depending on the location and circumstance.
