Asbestos in your Workplace
Asbestos is a hazardous material that poses a risk to health by inhalation if the fibres become airborne and people are exposed to these fibres. Exposure to asbestos fibres is known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaque and lung cancer. Asbestos containing materials (ACM) were extensively used in Australian buildings, plant and equipment, ships, trains […]
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare form of Cancer that develops from the transformed cells originating in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many internal organs of the body. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was used commercially for its desirable physical properties