Every November the National Asbestos Awareness Month Campaign runs, seeking to inform the public of the dangers of removing or disturbing asbestos in the home.

Even though the dangerous substance has been banned in Australia since 2003, we still have one of the highest rates of asbestos related diseases in the world, with home renovators most at risk. The aim of the Asbestos Awareness Campaign is to combat this high rate of asbestos related diseases by educating the public.

Australian Actor John Jarret was one of the campaign's ambassadors in 2017.

Here at Ausbestos we are big supporters of the important work the National Asbestos Awareness Month Campaigns performs, and do what we can to support their important mission all year round.

Recently the campaign has released brand new asbestos education materials in the form of a series of asbestos fact sheets for tradies and an in depth asbestos management guide for commercial and non-residential properties.

The National Asbestos Awareness Month Campaign has released asbestos fact sheets for professionals in a variety of trades/ industries.

Fact sheets include:

• Residential Asbestos Checklist For Tradies – Instruction Guide

• Information for Bricklayers

• Information for Builders

• Information for Building Construction & Civil Construction Workers

• Information for Building Maintenance Workers

• Information for Carpenters, Cabinet Makers & Joiners

• Information for Demolition Workers

• Information for Electricians

• Information for External Cladding Installers

• Gas Fitters

• Heating or Air Conditioning Installers & Maintenance Workers

For more information about asbestos awareness month or to check out their comprehensive range of fact sheets, click here.

**November Is National Asbestos Awareness Month.**

**Australia And Asbestos Where Are We Now?**

Today marks the beginning of National Asbestos Awareness Month for 2017. The month long campaign takes place every November and aims to educate Australians on the dangers of asbestos.

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Sure, it might seem obvious, but asbestos still poses a huge risk to most Australians. Although asbestos has been banned since 2003, Australians still suffer from one of the highest rates of asbestos related disease in the world and the instance of asbestos related diseases is unfortunately on the rise.

Since home renovators and tradespeople are the most at risk of asbestos exposure, the 2017 campaign has adopted the tagline Renovating? Go Slow! Asbestos it's a No Go.

Although the campaign aims to share a variety of asbestos related safety messages, its key message is that many homes contain asbestos, not just those made from fibro. Asbestos is common in most homes built or renovated as late as 1990, and can be found in a variety of places like under floor coverings, in cement floors, in roofing or even in old dog kennels!

Australian actor and Wolf Creek star, John Jarratt, is the offical face of the campaign for 2017. John is a passionate asbestos safety advocate, being all too familiar with the dangers of asbestos after loosing his close friend, actor Harold Hopkins, in 2011 to mesothelioma caused by exposure to the deadly mineral.

Wolf Creek star, John Jarratt, is the face of the Asbestos Awareness Month for 2017

When asked about his involvement in the campaign he said that 'Having the opportunity to warn people about the dangers [of asbestos] is very personal and important to me. I'm delighted to be on board to support this important message'.

As a business involved with the removal and disposal of asbestos, Ausbestos is a passionate supporter of National Asbestos Awareness Month. We are excited to continue to educate the public about the dangers of asbestos and be involved in its safe removal and disposal.

Asbestos awareness month runs from November 1-30. To find out more or to get involved check out the Asbestos Awareness month website.

**National Asbestos Awareness Month Release New Asbestos Management Resources**

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