Why Won’t the Government Tell the Truth About Asbestos?

The Victorian Government’s response to the extensive asbestos contamination after the January bushfires was a disgrace, but we shouldn’t be surprised, considering that they have done little or nothing to warn people about the possibility of asbestos exposure in their homes and workplaces. Successive State and Federal Governments have failed to protect Australians from the [...]

Iron Cord

The cord of this iron is insulated with asbestos and the fabric surrounding it allows fibres to be released, especially as it ages.

Toasters

Older household toasters often contain asbestos. Asbestos wiring was often used in older toasters and asbestos was also part of paper boards. This toaster has large paper boards containing over 45% chrysotile (white) asbestos fibres.

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