Most of us know asbestos is dangerous, however do you know how to tell if you have asbestos in your home or buried in your yard?  Can you safely dispose of it yourself when doing a reno? Are you aware of how dangerous it really is to your health?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Cherie Barber, Australia’s Renovation Queen and Ambassador for the National Asbestos Awareness Campaign  to chat about... how to manage asbestos safely when renovating or gardening.

for a deep dive...

Here’s the wiki on asbestos a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral… used as far back as the Stone Age to strengthen ceramic pots!

Visit asbestosawareness.com.au for practical asbestos resources to protect you.

Here’s some other sites to visit to manage asbestos safely when renovating or gardening:

• Asbestos in Your Home – The Ultimate Renovators Guide (easy to follow video hosted by Australia’s Renovation Queen and Asbestos Awareness Ambassador, Cherie Barber)


• Asbestos Awareness Residential Property Checklist – A Homeowner’s Guide to Identifying Asbestos-Containing Materials (user-friendly step-by-step guide to identifying asbestos in the home) 


• Asbestos Awareness - 20 Point Safety Check (asbestos risks and how to manage asbestos safely) 


• Fact Sheets for Homeowners (when, why and how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


• Trade Specific Checklist for Tradies – A Tradespersons Guide to Asbestos (tailored to 23 specific trades)


• Asbestos Product Database (Australia’s first comprehensive online asbestos product database)

and a few that are Queensland specific... info for Queensland public housing tenants and Asbestos safety in a Queensland home   please note: Asbestos masks are P2 rated, best to leave asbestos removal to the experts and not risk your health. Most builders can give you an 'Asbestos Identifier report'