Asbestos legacy
Australia’s widespread use of asbestos means a lethal legacy of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) remain in our workplaces, homes and the built environment.
Ageing ACMs
Many ACMs still in the built environment have now reached or are nearing the end of their average – and, in some cases, maximum – product lifespan. As ACMs age, the materials to which the asbestos was bonded degrade, increasing the likelihood of fiber release.
The infograph below shows 8 of the most common asbestos products found in AIRSystem, mapped against their minimum, average and maximum estimated product lifespans. Nearly every one of these products has exceeded its maximum lifespan.
This is why it's critical to understand your asbestos legacy and develop a plan to safely remove ACMs before further deterioration occurs.
Asbestos product lifespan estimates
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