Asbestos in the home
Are you thinking of making improvements to your home?
However, it’s important to know that many houses built before 1990 contain asbestos cement materials, especially in the eaves, ceilings, internal and external wall cladding (particularly in wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries), as well as under tiling and lino. Old sheds and fences may also contain asbestos.
These can often be in poor condition due to age or weather exposure and pose a significant risk if asbestos fibres are released, become airborne and then inhaled. Breathing these fibres can cause a range of life-threatening diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
If you think there may be asbestos in or around your property, you should contact an asbestos professional (asbestos assessor or licensed removalist) before starting any work on your home.
However, it’s important to know that many houses built before 1990 contain asbestos cement materials, especially in the eaves, ceilings, internal and external wall cladding (particularly in wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries), as well as under tiling and lino. Old sheds and fences may also contain asbestos.
These can often be in poor condition due to age or weather exposure and pose a significant risk if asbestos fibres are released, become airborne and then inhaled. Breathing these fibres can cause a range of life-threatening diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
If you think there may be asbestos in or around your property, you should contact an asbestos professional (asbestos assessor or licensed removalist) before starting any work on your home.
Download the: Is asbestos in your home postcard
Click on the image below on the left to view the Asbestos safety for householders and home renovators brochure or go to asbestossafety-homeowners.com.au
Click on the image below on the right for THE RESIDENTIAL CHECKLIST: A HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL TO MANAGE IT SAFELY, go to https://asbestosawareness.com.au/fact-sheets/ for more fact sheets and checklists.
Contact us for more information
Since 2000 AVA has helped hundreds of South Australian members and families across the state.
AVA is a not for profit organisation, and we work to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure.
We provide support and advocacy for those affected by asbestos and silica-related diseases, as well as family members and carers.
This service is offered free of charge every day, at any time of day.
Come join us for a coffee and a chat on Wednesday 14th October at our office 9/60 Waymouth Street Adelaide from 10am.
We are holding our Largs Bay Support Group Morning Tea at 9.30am on the 7th October 2026
Please contact TRACY at 0476 777 115 for additional details if you are interested in attending.
Please contact TRACY at 0476 777 115 for additional details if you are interested in attending.
🚧 This National Safe Work Month, help the next generation of workers build safe habits from day one.
👷♂️ Starting your trade? Start with asbestos awareness.
For apprentices and young tradies, learning how to recognise potential asbestos hazards should be part of learning the job.
You can’t always tell whether a building material contains asbestos just by looking at it. If you’re working in or around older properties, stop before disturbing suspicious materials and find out what you’re dealing with.
Knowing the risks from day one can help protect you throughout your working life.
👉 Access FREE trade-specific asbestos resources at https://asbestosawareness.com.au/asbestos-for-tradies/young-tradies/
#SafeWorkMonth #AsbestosAwareness #Apprentices #YoungTradies #Tradies #WHS #AsbestosSafety #RespectAsbestos
👷♂️ Starting your trade? Start with asbestos awareness.
For apprentices and young tradies, learning how to recognise potential asbestos hazards should be part of learning the job.
You can’t always tell whether a building material contains asbestos just by looking at it. If you’re working in or around older properties, stop before disturbing suspicious materials and find out what you’re dealing with.
Knowing the risks from day one can help protect you throughout your working life.
👉 Access FREE trade-specific asbestos resources at https://asbestosawareness.com.au/asbestos-for-tradies/young-tradies/
#SafeWorkMonth #AsbestosAwareness #Apprentices #YoungTradies #Tradies #WHS #AsbestosSafety #RespectAsbestos