Asbestos Awareness

ASBESTOS

Almost 50 years after New Zealand businesses working in and around construction were first made aware of the risks of asbestos, removal of the cancer causing and other health effects. material is still not being managed effectively.

“Asbestos is New Zealand’s number one killer in the workplace with around 170 people dying every year from asbestos-related diseases,” says WorkSafe Deputy General Manager, Investigations and Specialist Services, Simon Humphries.

Those working in construction need to be more diligent when it comes to managing asbestos removal because it is not just yourself at risk.

“Asbestos fibres can travel thousands of kilometres from a site where removal work is undertaken under certain weather conditions. Negligence is unacceptable and there is no excuse for putting the lives of others in and around your workplace at risk.”

Suspect Asbestos?

What to do if you or your workers uncover or damage materials that may contain asbestos?

- Stop work immediately.

-Keep people away.

- Do not try and solve the situation unless you have the correct training.

- Contact us immediately to provide you with the correct information and solution. (see contact information)

Removing Asbestos

– All friable asbestos removal work must be carried out by a licensed asbestos Removalists. This includes work on asbestos lagging, asbestos insulation and damaged asbestos board.

– If more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos has to be removed during a project, it must be removed by a licensed asbestos Removalists.

(This information provided on this page is basic information collected from WorkSafe NZ)

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