Asbestos in Carpet Underlay
From the mid 1940′s to the mid 1970′s, hessian bags which had been used to transport asbestos were mixed with other materials and recycled into carpet underlay. Sampling results from the West Australian Government suggest that risk of underlay being contaminated with asbestos is low and that when present, the amount of asbestos is also [...]
Can Your Insulation Installer Recognize Asbestos?
February 15, 2010 by ACG
Filed under Insulation, Opinion
This is the most dangerous form of asbestos and should not be disturbed under any circumstances, unless it is being removed by a suitably qualified asbestos removalist.
Iron Cord
December 2, 2009 by ACG
Filed under Appliances, Household Asbestos
The cord of this iron is insulated with asbestos and the fabric surrounding it allows fibres to be released, especially as it ages.