Posts by Nicola Tweed
National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) Public Lecture for 2024
The 2024 NCARD Annual Scientific Meeting was held on September 18th and 19th at the Harry Perkins Building in QEII Medical Centre. The event included a Public Lecture on the opening day. The Public Lecture by The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases is available to watch online. Watch the public lecture here >Â
Read MoreNon-occupational asbestos exposure on the rise in Australia
A recent article on Sky News Australia reads: Asbestos has been banned for over 20 years, but many Australians still suffer from its effects. Industry experts are calling for a shift in the way asbestos-related diseases are handled. The leading cause of mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, is exposure to asbestos. Despite all forms…
Read MoreNow available – Asbestos Product Guide
We are excited to share this comprehensive and practical guide, recently released by the Asbestos & Silica Safety Eradication Agency. It is designed to be a valuable resource that you can refer to for years to come. This guide provides extensive information about asbestos, from its historical use to where it may still be present…
Read MoreRead our August 2024 newsletter
We are pleased to provide our August 2024 newsletter with some great articles on what has been happening. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
Read MoreAlternatives to Engineered Stone
Australia will implement a ban on engineered stone starting July 1, 2024, due to the significant health risks posed to workers, particularly the development of silicosis. Engineered stone contains high levels of crystalline silica, which releases harmful dust when cut, ground, or polished. This ban aims to protect stonemasons and cabinet makers from the debilitating…
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